THE MARION COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE WILL USE FY24 SAFER OUTCOMES FUNDING TO INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL IN MARION COUNTY TO RESPOND TO INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS. SPECIFICALLY, THE TRAININGS WILL HELP LAW ENFORCEMENT PERSONNEL: (1) UNDERSTAND CRISIS SITUATIONS AND MENTAL HEALTH CONCERNS; (2) LEARN SKILLS TO REDUCE HARM AND PROVIDE RESOURCES; (3) TEACH PERSONNEL SKILLS TO REDUCE FUTURE MENTAL HEALTH CONTACTS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT; (4) ALLOCATE MONEY TO TRAINING LOCATIONS, TRAINING AIDS, OVERTIME FOR INSTRUCTORS; AND (5) ENSURE THAT INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS ARE SPECIFIC TO THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE.
Posted 11/14/24, 12:00 AM