Submitted By
Shatonya Johnson, Interim Police Chief
Reviewed By
A.M. Zayyad
Agenda Item Title
Title
A Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Crisis Interventions Teams Grant to Support the Implementation and Development of Various Models of Crisis Intervention Teams, Including Training for Law Enforcement Officers in Crisis Intervention Response
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Overview
Overview
This resolution authorizes staff to apply for a United States Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Crisis Interventions Teams grant as part of the Police Department’s training goal for law enforcement officers to more effectively handle community behavioral or mental health issues.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Approve the resolution
Fiscal Impact
If awarded, the grant would fund 100% of the costs associated with implementing the program and requires no local match.
This is a competitive grant with no guarantee of receiving the funds.
Background
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a solicitation to provide funding to support the implementation of crisis intervention teams including training for law enforcement officers in crisis intervention response. Awarded grant projects will receive 100% funding for costs associated with the program up to a maximum of $350,000 for a duration of two (2) years. There is no local match.
The funding goals include:
• Supporting the implementation of crisis intervention teams.
• Training for law enforcement officers.
• Train the trainer costs.
• Embedded behavioral or mental health professionals in crisis intervention
Currently, 58% of the Police Department’s officers are trained in crisis intervention.
Alternatives
The Village could decline the grant opportunity.
Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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