The dubuque police department will use FY24 lemhwa funding to offer annual officer wellness check-INS conducted by two local psychologists from the medical associates clinic for all sworn staff,…

The Dubuque Police Department was awarded a $118,062 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The grant funding will be used to provide annual officer wellness check-ins conducted by local psychologists, additional training for the department's peer support team and psychologists, training for law enforcement chaplains, and an annual regional law enforcement training event hosted by the Dubuque Police Department. This grant supports the development and implementation of community policing strategies through comprehensive training, organizational development, and officer wellness initiatives, aligning with the program's focus on enhancing public safety, promoting collaborative partnerships, and building trust between law enforcement and the community.

The dubuque police department will use FY24 lemhwa funding to offer annual officer wellness check-INS conducted by two local psychologists from the medical associates clinic for all sworn staff, additional training for the peer support team, additional training for the psychologists conducting the check-INS, training for law enforcement chaplains, and one annual training event hosted by dubuque police which will be open to regional law enforcement.