Title
FY 2022 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant (Ordinance S-48674)
Description
Request retroactive authorization for the City Manager, or his designee, to allow the Police Department to apply for, accept and enter into an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS), for the FY 2022 Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Grant (LEMHWA) in an amount not to exceed $175,000. Further request authorization for the City Treasurer to accept, and the City Controller to disburse, all funds related to this item.
Report
Summary
The LEMHWA Grant provides funding to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness programs. Good mental and psychological health is just as essential as good physical health for law enforcement officers to be effective in keeping our communities safe from crime and violence. The funds requested on this grant would be used for equipment to support a public safety officer coaching platform. Applications were due by April 29, 2022.
Contract Term
Two years beginning Sept. 1, 2022 through Aug. 31, 2024.
Financial Impact
The total funding request is $175,000. No matching funds are required.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by Assistant City Manager Lori Bays and the Police Department.