The ramapo police department will use FY24 lemhwa funding to implement a mental health program within the department

The Town of Ramapo was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (CFDA 16.710 - Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants) to implement a mental health program within the Ramapo Police Department. The program will focus on understanding and mitigating the unique stressors and challenges inherent in police work, with the goal of enhancing officers' mental resilience and coping mechanisms, thereby fostering a healthier and more sustainable work environment. The award period is from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The program will focus on understanding and mitigating the unique stressors and challenges inherent in police work. Through extensive research and evaluation, resilient minds for the front line emerged as the optimal choice, tailored to provide comprehensive support and resources to enhance officers' mental resilience and coping mechanisms, thereby fostering a healthier and more sustainable work environment for all members of the department.