Lake county will use FY24 lemhwa funding to support the team resilience project for dispatchers and law enforcement

The 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 Lake County's Sheriff's Department in Tavares, Florida. The grant will fund the "Team Resilience Project" to provide mental health and performance support for dispatchers and law enforcement officers. This initiative aims to enhance the safety and well-being of the county's citizens, community, dispatchers, and law enforcement personnel by building resilience and addressing mental health challenges. The award period runs from October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2026.

Resilience is the ability to bounce back in the face of hardship and adversity and perform at your best on a consistent basis. Focusing on mental health and performance will increase the safety and well being of our citizens, community, dispatchers, andlaw enforcement officers.