The City of Seguin, Texas received a $477,029 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance under the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program (CFDA 16.745). The funding will be used to establish a partnership between the Seguin Police Department and the local mental health provider, Bluebonnet Trails Community Services, to embed mental health professionals with the police department and enhance the city's crisis intervention capabilities. Specifically, the grant will fund two Mental Health Peace Officer positions to work directly with Bluebonnet Trails' Crisis Case Manager, allowing for a mental health professional to be integrated into the Police Department's response to individuals experiencing mental health crises. This initiative aims to promote effective law enforcement strategies for identifying and reducing the risk of harm for individuals with mental illness, as well as reduce recidivism rates for this population.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $477.0k | 9/26/23 |