Indiana university police academy (IUPA) proposes to develop and implement an integrated DE-escalation and crisis response training curriculum specifically tailored for law enforcement agencies…

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program awarded $499,200 to the Trustees of Indiana University on October 1, 2025, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710) to develop and implement an integrated de-escalation and crisis response training curriculum for law enforcement agencies serving institutions of higher education.

The recipient will develop curriculum modules, scenario-based training videos, quick reference cards, and a train-the-trainer program. The project includes implementation of a virtual training simulator and formal evaluation of training outcomes, with pre- and post-training assessment of use-of-force data. The curriculum will serve all nine Indiana University campuses, with administrative and performance oversight at Bloomington, Indiana. Dr. Natalie Hipple, chair of the IU Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice, will lead the evaluation component. A video production company with law enforcement training experience will partner on curriculum development.

The period of performance runs from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This is a Project Grant, an assistance type under the COPS program.

Indiana university police academy (IUPA) proposes to develop and implement an integrated DE-escalation and crisis response training curriculum specifically tailored for law enforcement agencies serving institutions of higher education. Funds will be used to develop curriculum modules, scenario-based training videos, quick reference cards, and a train-the-trainer program to ensure sustainability. The project will also support the implementation of a virtual training simulator and formal evaluation of training outcomes, including pre- and post-training assessment of use-of-force data. Key partners include DR. Natalie hipple, chair of the IU department of criminology and criminal justice, who will lead the evaluation component and a video production company with law enforcement training experience. This project will serve all nine IU campuses.