This $200,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (CFDA 16.710 - Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants) will support Harris County's efforts to expand mental health awareness and community policing initiatives. The key activities include providing specialized behavioral health training, such as crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques, to law enforcement officers. Additionally, the grant will fund...
The Hammond Police Department was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710). The funding will support the department's mental health wellness initiatives, including annual mental health checks for sworn and non-sworn personnel, providing access to licensed mental health professionals for counseling and critical incident...
The U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded a $200,000 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to the Indian Township Tribal Government. This funding will support the establishment of a Peer Support Network and implementation of the Wabanaki Nations Wampum Critical Incident Stress Management (WNW CISM) Program within the Indian Township Public Safety Department. The Peer...
The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) was awarded a $341,167 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 support its Behavioral Health Division and Behavioral Health Training Unit. The grant will be used to strengthen existing training programs and share HCSO's expertise with other agencies, positioning the department as a designated mental health and law...
This Project Grant award of $200,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice's Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program will enable the Winston-Salem Police Department (WSPD) to implement a comprehensive officer wellness initiative. The grant funding will be used to hire a full-time Wellness Advocate to oversee the WSPD's wellness program, including enhancing the department's peer support program. Additionally, the grant will cover the costs of contracted mental health counseling services...
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) was awarded a $199,424 Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS). The funding will be used from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026 to expand the department's counseling, peer support, and critical stress incident training services. It will also support CPD's annual attendance at the IACP Mental Health...
The City of Henderson was awarded a $782,000 Project Grant by the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Congressionally Recommended Awards program (CFDA 16.753) to implement a Total Wellness Program. This program aims to enhance the physical and mental well-being of public safety employees through a holistic, best-practice-based approach. Key activities include hiring a clinician to support the peer support program, provide crisis intervention, and conduct...
The Culver City Police Department was awarded a $199,808 federal Project Grant under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) by the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. The funding will be used to expand and enhance the department's Peer Support Team programs, providing mental health and wellness trainings, services, and resources for department employees. Key focus areas include peer support and advanced training,...
The Massachusetts State Police (MSP) was awarded a $200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants (CFDA 16.710) program. The funding will be used to embed a clinician in the MSP Employee Assistance Unit (EAU) to improve access to mental health and wellness services for all MSP employees. This project aims to enhance the EAU's ability to facilitate critical...
The City of Santa Monica Police Department 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 support mental health and wellness initiatives for department personnel. The funding will be used to (1) deliver mindfulness training to support the emotional and mental health of department personnel, (2) provide tools for stress reduction and resilience, and...