The vermont police academy (VPA), seeks to fully integrate DE-escalation and crisis response concepts throughout its basic training curriculum, moving beyond traditional instructional silos toward…

The Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Program awarded Vermont Criminal Justice, doing business as Vermont Police Academy, $250,000 on October 1, 2025, under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710).

The award funds full integration of de-escalation and crisis response concepts throughout the Vermont Police Academy's basic training curriculum using an evidence-based, scenario-driven, and multidisciplinary approach. The curriculum integration spans use of force, communication, criminal law, procedural justice, and response to individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or those experiencing behavioral health crises, moving beyond traditional instructional silos.

The recipient is Vermont Criminal Justice, a state government entity and law enforcement training institution registered with SAM.gov. Performance occurs in North Chittenden, Vermont, with a period of performance from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027.

The vermont police academy (VPA), seeks to fully integrate DE-escalation and crisis response concepts throughout its basic training curriculum, moving beyond traditional instructional silos toward an evidence-based, scenario-driven, and multidisciplinary approach. This integration will span critical domains including use of force, communication, criminal law, procedural justice, and response to individuals with mental illness, disabilities, or those experiencing behavioral health crises.