Project RESOLVE Federal Grant Award Summary

The City of Huntington received a $350,000 Project Grant from the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Office under the Public Safety Partnership and Community Policing Grants program (CFDA 16.710), effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. Project RESOLVE (Response Engagement for Safe Outcomes with Less Violent Encounters) is a comprehensive law enforcement training initiative designed to enhance officer readiness and reduce use of force during encounters with individuals in crisis. The primary deliverables include acquisition of virtual reality (VR) training equipment, employment of a full-time training coordinator, and delivery of immersive, scenario-based de-escalation and crisis response training to all sworn officers, support personnel, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) members.

The training curriculum emphasizes alternatives to use of force, safe response protocols for behavioral health and substance use crises, and effective communication with individuals with disabilities. The Huntington Police Department will implement pre- and post-assessments and follow-up evaluations to measure knowledge retention and track real-world application of skills learned through the program. This funding supports the COPS Office's broader mission to advance community policing strategies and build community trust through enhanced law enforcement capacity and officer training.