The muskogee police department (MPD) requesting funding to support provision of cleet-certified mental health training, spouse and family support groups, local peer support team development, and…

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program awarded the City of Muskogee, operating as the Muskogee Police Department, $200,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program to support CLEET-certified mental health training, spouse and family support groups, local peer support team development, and streamlined access to mental health services for law enforcement officers and their families. A central element of the program is forming a regional cooperative peer crisis response network to ensure timely and culturally competent support during critical incidents. The award period runs through September 30, 2027, with performance at Summit, Oklahoma. LEMHWA funds support state, local, tribal, and territorial law enforcement agencies implementing new or enhancing existing programs offering training and services on officer emotional and mental health, peer mentoring, suicide prevention, stress reduction, and family support services.

The muskogee police department (MPD) requesting funding to support provision of cleet-certified mental health training, spouse and family support groups, local peer support team development, and streamlined access to mental health services. A central element of the program is forming a regional cooperative peer crisis response network, ensuring timely and culturally competent support during critical incidents.