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The grants below have been awarded to one of the cities or counties we are currently tracking in this database. It is not a complete list of all grants awarded from this assistance program, which may include additional cities, counties, or other jurisdictions and/or grants not awarded to law enforcement agencies.

We do not recommend aggregating the amounts shown here, as these grants may include both prime and sub grants. Totaling the grant amount here would result in some funding being double-counted – for example, if a county received a grant and subsequently made a sub-grant to a city within the county.

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USA spending grants by program code 16.710
Location Recipient and description Start date End date Type Amount
Long Beach, California LONG BEACH, CITY OF
THE LONG BEACH LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL FUND SEVERAL INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT WELLNESS INITIATIVES INCLUDING: 1) RAPID EXPANSION OF THEIR PEER SUPPORT PROGRAM (PSP) AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING THE PROJECT WILL TRAIN 60 PERSONNEL, SWORN STAFF IN VARYING RANKS, AND PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHERS. THE PSP WILL BE AVAILABLE TO SWORN PERSONNEL AND THE CIVILIAN STAFF WHO SUPPORT THEM; A TOTAL OF 1,191 EMPLOYEES. THE PSP WILL SUPPORT THE REGIONAL NETWORK OF PSPS TO SHARE ADVANCEMENTS IN TECHNIQUES AND PROVIDE SUPPORT VIA MUTUAL AID EFFORTS; 2) SUPPORT COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING FOR THE LBPD ACADEMY; 3) THE FACILITATION OF A SERIES OF INFORMATIVE EVENTS REFERRED TO AS “WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS” INTENDED FOR SWORN PERSONNEL, DISPATCH STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES AND 4) EXPANDED CONFERENCE ATTENDANCE TO THE IACP SAFETY AND WELLNESS SYMPOSIUM. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2025 Prime $174,999.88
Anaheim, California CITY OF ANAHEIM
THIS AWARD WILL ENABLE ALL SWORN ANAHEIM POLICE OFFICERS, DETENTION FACILITY EMPLOYEES, AND COMMUNICATIONS PERSONNEL, APPROXIMATELY FOUR-HUNDRED AND EIGHTY EMPLOYEES, TO ATTEND A CALIFORNIA POST-CERTIFIED SIXTEEN-HOUR TRAINING COURSE TITLED “PRACTICAL DE-ESCALATION AND TACTICAL CONDUCT.” 		9/1/2022 8/31/2024 Prime $226,269.88
Anaheim, California CITY OF ANAHEIM
THE ANAHEIM POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO SUPPORT A ONSITE MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN AND TO BE ABLE TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE APD PEER SUPPORT TEAM. BY BEING ABLE TO OFFER AN ONSITE CLINICIAN AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TRAINING TO OUR PEER SUPPORT TEAM, THE DEPARTMENT WILL HAVE STAFF THAT ARE MENTALLY HEALTHY AND WILLING TO SEEK OUT MENTAL HEALTH CARE BEFORE IT BECOMES AN ISSUE. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $175,000.00
Torrance, California CITY OF TORRANCE
THE TORRANCE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL BUILD COMMUNITY TRUST WITH A BODY WORN CAMERA ANALYTICS PROJECT. THE ANALYTICS WILL EVALUATE THE CAMERA VIDEO CONTENT CRITERION AND LEVERAGE FINDINGS TO PRODUCE DATA DRIVEN MEASUREMENTS OF OFFICER ENGAGEMENT, PROFESSIONALISM AND RISK WHILE STEERING CORRECTIVE TRAINING, WARRANTED COMMENDATION, AND BEST PRACTICES INFORMED POLICY. 		9/1/2022 3/31/2026 Prime $135,000.00
New Haven, Connecticut CITY OF NEW HAVEN
THE NEW HAVEN POLICE DEPARTMENT (NHPD) WILL IMPLEMENT AN OFFICER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PROGRAM BY ENHANCING EXISTING STRATEGIES AND CREATING EVIDENCE-BASED NEW APPROACHES. OFFICER REFERRAL SYSTEMS, USE OF A MARKETING AND SOCIAL MEDIA TEAM; RECRUITMENT EVENTS AND A RECRUITMENT WEBSITE; AND PROVIDE PREPARATION TRAINING FOR THE APPLICATION PHYSICAL AGILITY, ORAL AND WRITTEN EXAMS. 		9/1/2022 1/31/2024 Prime $153,914.45
Washington, District of Columbia GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
THE METROPOLITAN (DC) POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL SUPPORT MPD'S MENTORING AND TRANSITIONING TO RETIREMENT PROGRAMMING EFFORTS. MENTORING PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED FOR SUPPORT EMOTIONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY. THERE ARE SIGNIFICANT SOURCES OF STRESS ASSOCIATED WITH JOINING MPD AS A RECRUIT AND FOR THOSE SEEKING PROMOTIONS OR TRANSFERS. PAIRING UP MEMBERS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT DURING THESE PERIODS IS CRITICAL FOR PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH AND RESILIENCY. RETIREMENT EDUCATION SESSIONS AT MPD HAVE TRADITIONALLY FOCUSED ON FINANCIAL ASPECTS, HOWEVER THE FACT THAT THE NATIONAL OFFICERS DIE ON AVERAGE WITHIN 5 YEARS OF RETIREMENT IS DAUNTING. IN OUR QUEST TO SUPPORT MEMBERS BEFORE THEY RETIRE AND CONNECT THEM WITH RESOURCES AND ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION OUT OF MPD WE WILL ESTABLISH A RETIREMENT TRANSITION PROGRAM. FINALLY, WE WILL CONDUCT A FEASIBILITY STUDY ON CHILDCARE. THIS IS A TOP STRESSOR ACROSS THE DEPARTMENT AND WAS ONLY EXACERBATED BY THE PANDEMIC. OUR MEMBERS HAVE REQUESTED THAT WE EXPLORE THIS AS A BENEFIT. AT MINIMUM, WE WANT TO BE ABLE TO SHARE CHILDCARE SERVICES AVAILABLE TO THEM WITH A THOUGHTFUL MARKET REVIEW. TOGETHER THESE EFFORTS WILL ENHANCE OUR EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. WE WILL CONDUCT EVALUATIONS THROUGHOUT EACH PROJECT AND ENSURE THAT WE COMPLEMENT EXISTING PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WE WILL ENSURE THAT THESE NEW PROJECTS WILL BE LAUNCHED THOUGHTFULLY AND WITH CREATIVE MARKETING TO ADVERTISE THEM TO MEMBERS. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $174,200.00
St. Petersburg, Florida CITY OF ST PETERSBURG
ST. PETERSBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT (SPPD) IS CONDUCTING A MULTI-FACETED COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECT WITH CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, YOUTH SPORTS LEAGUES IN THE CITY AND THE ST. PETERSBURG POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE (PAL) INVOLVING TUTORING SERVICES PROVIDED BY UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA EDUCATION STUDENTS. 		9/1/2022 5/31/2024 Prime $172,511.96
Boise, Idaho BOISE, CITY OF
THE BOISE POLICE DEPARTMENT (BPD) LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT   WILL UTILIZE GRANT FUNDING TO IMPLEMENT ITS PILOT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM AND DELIVER DEDICATED MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORT FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, THEIR FAMILIES, CIVILIAN SUPPORT STAFF, VOLUNTEER CHAPLAINS, AND RETIREES THROUGH SPECIALIZED TRAINING WORKSHOPS AND ONGOING EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. BPD’S TRAINING WORKSHOPS WILL FOCUS ON A VARIETY OF IMPORTANT TOPICS, INCLUDING SLEEP RECOVERY, STRESS MANAGEMENT, PEER SUPPORT, SUICIDE PREVENTION, SPOUSAL SUPPORT, FINANCIAL STABILITY, PHYSICAL WELLNESS, AND MORE. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2025 Prime $165,766.18
Des Moines, Iowa CITY OF DES MOINES
THE CITY OF DES MOINES, IOWA IS PURSUING ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES (CALEA) PROGRAM. THE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL COMMIT A MAJOR, SERGEANT, AND AN ANALYST TO THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND MAINTAIN OPEN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CHIEF OF POLICE, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND CIVIC LEADERS TO KEEP THEM APPRISED OF THE STATUS OF THE PROJECT. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $239,677.25
Baton Rouge, Louisiana BATON ROUGE CITY OF OFFICE OF THE TREASURER
THE BATON ROUGE POLICE DEPARTMENT (BRPD) LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT SUPPORTS EXPANSION OF THE AGENCY’S OFFICER WELLNESS PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF BUILDING RESILIENCY. THE BRPD WILL IMPLEMENT PEER SUPPORT, SUICIDE PREVENTION, AND RESILIENCY TRAINING AND EXPAND THE PROGRAM TO PROVIDE MORE SERVICES FOCUSED ON WELLNESS AND WHOLE HEALTH FOR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES.  THE SUICIDE PREVENTION AND CISM TRAININGS WILL HAVE A “TRAIN THE TRAINER” COMPONENT SO THAT THOSE WHO BECOME CERTIFIED CAN SHARE KNOWLEDGE AND TRAIN OTHER EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF SURROUNDING DEPARTMENTS AND OTHER COMPONENTS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2026 Prime $175,000.00
Baltimore County, Maryland BALTIMORE COUNTY MARYLAND
THE BALTIMORE COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL ENHANCE THE POLICE DEPARTMENT’S EXISTING PEER SUPPORT AND WELLNESS TEAM INITIATIVES THAT OFFER TRAINING AND SERVICES RELATED TO OFFICER EMOTIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, PEER MENTORING, SUICIDE PREVENTION, STRESS REDUCTION, AND SUPPORT SERVICES FOR OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FUNDING IS REQUESTED FOR THE PURCHASE OF CRITICAL INCIDENT TRAINING RESOURCES: 1) EMPIRICALLY-BASED CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT TRAINING SWORN SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL; 2) INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING; 3) SUICIDE PREVENTION INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, AND 4) ADVANCED THREAT ASSESSMENT TRAINING.  FUNDING IS ALSO REQUESTED TO PURCHASE RESOURCE/COURSE MATERIALS TO CONDUCT TRAININGS WITHIN THE DEPARTMENT. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2024 Prime $158,829.54
Baltimore, Maryland BALTIMORE, CITY OF
THE PURPOSE OF THE PROJECT IS TO PROVIDE FUNDING TO REPLACE/UPGRADE OUR TRAINING SIMULATOR (TI SYSTEM) TO ENHANCE OUR DE-ESCALATION TRAINING FOR IN-SERVICE INSTRUCTION AND ACADEMY INSTRUCTION. OUR CURRENT SYSTEM IS OLD AND WE HAVE USED/REUSED ALL THE TRAINING SCENARIOS AND UPGRADING THE SYSTEM WOULD ENHANCE OUR TRAINING AND WE WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE PRESENTING CHALLENGING SCENARIOS TO RECRUITS AND IN-SERVICE PERSONNEL, BUILDING AND REINFORCING THEIR DE-ESCALATION SKILLS. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2024 Prime $199,900.00
Boston, Massachusetts CITY OF BOSTON
THE BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT SPECIFICALLY AIMS TO PROVIDE PEER SUPPORT TO 911 CALL-TAKERS/DISPATCHERS AND FORENSICS ANALYSTS BY 1) STRENGTHENING THE PEER SUPPORT GROUP FOR CIVILIAN BPD EMPLOYEES; 2) TEACHING 911 CALL-TAKERS/DISPATCHERS AND FORENSICS ANALYSTS ABOUT VICARIOUS TRAUMA, RECOGNIZING THE SIGNS OF DEPRESSION, THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF-CARE, AND OTHER IMPORTANT TOPICS RELATED TO WELLNESS; AND 3) PROVIDING 911 CALL-TAKERS/DISPATCHERS WITH A PLACE WHERE THEY CAN STEP AWAY FROM HIGH-STRESS WORK ENVIRONMENT TO DECOMPRESS. THE PROJECT WILL ALSO SUPPORT SWORN OFFICERS BY 4) PROVIDING MUCH-NEEDED SUPPLIES FOR THE PEER SUPPORT UNIT (PSU) AND 5) MAKING THE ABOVE TRAININGS AVAILABLE TO SWORN OFFICERS AS WELL. BY TAKING THESE STEPS, THE PROJECT WILL ALSO EFFECTIVELY REDUCE THE WORKLOAD OF PSU SO THAT IT CAN FOCUS SOLELY ON SWORN OFFICERS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE PROJECT WILL FURTHER ASSIST THE PSU BY ENHANCING ITS ABILITY TO WORK REMOTELY WITH SWORN OFFICERS, IMPROVING THE ROOMS IN WHICH SWORN PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES RECEIVE IN-PERSON SERVICES, AND TRAINING MORE BPD SWORN OFFICERS ON VARIOUS TOPICS RELATED TO WELLNESS. 		9/1/2022 5/31/2025 Prime $59,405.30
Jackson, Mississippi CITY OF JACKSON MISSISSIPPI
THE JACKSON POLICE DEPARTMENT AND A RESEARCHER FROM THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI’S FLAGSHIP RESEARCH UNIVERSITY WILL ASSESS THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN EVIDENCE-BASED, BEST PRACTICES-INFORMED RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION PLAN USING A MIXED METHODOLOGICAL FRAMEWORK INVOLVING BOTH QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE METHODS AND A ROBUST HUMAN RESOURCES SOFTWARE PLATFORM. 		9/1/2022 1/31/2025 Prime $174,947.99
Omaha, Nebraska CITY OF OMAHA
THE OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL TO PROVIDE WELLNESS, TRAINING AND PEER SUPPORT SERVICES TO IMPROVE OFFICER RESILIENCY, WELLBEING, AND CLOSE GAPS IN MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS POLICIES AND SERVICES. PROJECT WILL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY INCREASING TRAINING PEER MENTORS, PROVIDING ENHANCED TRAINING, PROVIDING MENTAL HEALTH CHECKS AND DEVELOPMENT CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT POLICIES. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2024 Prime $153,135.54
Asheville, North Carolina CITY OF ASHEVILLE
THE ASHEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT SUPPORTS FUNDING WILL BE USED TO HIRE AND FUND A WELLNESS COORDINATOR POSITION WITHIN THE ASHEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT. THIS NEW POSITION WILL DEVELOP A WELL-ROUNDED APPROACH TO RESPOND TO OFFICERS' NEEDS AS THEY RELATE TO THE MENTAL HEALTH AND PHYSICAL WELLNESS OF OFFICERS. THE WELLNESS COORDINATOR WILL HAVE A VITAL ROLE IN THE SUCCESS OF THE AGENCY AS “HEALTHY OFFICERS ARE CRITICAL TO BUILDING HEALTHY AND SAFE COMMUNITIES.” IN CLOSING, THIS POSITION WILL ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF OUR CURRENT AND FUTURE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT OFFICERS AND ALLOWS THE AGENCY TO PRIORITIZE THE OVERALL WELL-BEING OF OFFICERS. 		9/1/2022 11/30/2024 Prime $174,189.54
Charlotte, North Carolina CITY OF CHARLOTTE
THE CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT FUNDING WILL SUPPORT ONE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE WELLNESS SPECIALIST POSITION. THIS POSITION WILL INCLUDE ASSISTING IN THE COORDINATION AND COMMUNICATION OF INFORMATIONAL UPDATES REGARDING THE CMPD’S EMPLOYEE WELLNESS DIVISION, PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE OVERSIGHT AND COORDINATION OF RESOURCES FOR THE DEPARTMENT’S VARIOUS WELLNESS INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS, ASSISTING WITH THE EDUCATION, COORDINATION, IDENTIFICATION, AND DEVELOPMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICES, AND PROVIDING ADDITIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE CMPD’S EMPLOYEE WELLNESS DIRECTOR AND SPIRITUAL WELLNESS SUPERVISOR AS NEEDED. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $175,000.00
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania CITY OF PITTSBURGH
PITTSBURGH BUREAU OF POLICE MICROGRANT PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO TRANSFORM THE WAY THAT RECRUITS VIEW THE PEOPLE THEY ARREST AND THE NEIGHBORHOODS THEY PATROL, USING THE PRISM OF PRISON TO ALTER THEIR COGNITIVE LENSES, WHILE TRANSFORMING HOW INCARCERATED MEN LOOK AT THE POLICE. THE CURRICULUM MAINTAINS A RIGOROUS PUBLIC SAFETY FOCUS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON RESTORATIVE JUSTICE, WHILE FUNCTIONING AS A SPACE WHERE THE TWO GROUPS CAN COME TO SEE EACH OTHER – AND THEMSELVES – AS PEOPLE WITH VESTED INTERESTS IN THEIR SHARED COMMUNITIES. THE DEPARTMENT WILL USE GRANT FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF THIS INNOVATIVE CURRICULUM FOR POLICE TRAINING. POLICE TRAINING INSIDE-OUT CAN SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT STEP IN FACILITATING THE COMMUNITY POLICING COMPONENT OF COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS AND HAS APPLICATION BEYOND THE ACADEMY WITH VETERAN OFFICERS AS GRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE COURSES OR IN-SERVICE TRAININGS. WHAT WE ARE PROPOSING, BEGINS WITH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN POLICE, UNIVERSITIES AND PRISONS, BUT QUICKLY EVOLVES INTO POWERFUL ALLIANCES BETWEEN OFFICERS AND INCARCERATED MEN OR WOMEN. ONCE A CRITICAL MASS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO CAN SEE PAST THESE DIVERGENT SOCIAL STATUSES EMERGES, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR TRANSFORMATION IN THE RELATIONSHIPS AND INTERACTIONS BETWEEN POLICE AND COMMUNITIES MOST PLAGUED BY CRIME AND DISORDER.  AT THAT POINT, WE WILL BE ABLE TO FURTHER EXPAND OUR PARTNERSHIP TO INCLUDE PITTSBURGH’S OFFICE OF COMMUNITY HEALTH AND SAFETY AS WELL AS OUR GROUP VIOLENCE INITIATIVE, FORMING WORKING GROUPS THAT INCLUDE INCARCERATED/RETURNING CITIZENS DEVOTED TO STEMMING THE TIDE OF VIOLENCE IN OUR CITY. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $150,500.00
Summerville, South Carolina TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE
THIS PROJECT WILL SUPPORT NATIONALLY CERTIFIED DE-ESCALATION TRAINING FOR IT'S OFFICERS WITH THE PURCHASE OF TRAINING MATERIAL PROVIDED THROUGH VIRTRA.  THE CURRICULUM AND EQUIPMENT THAT WOULD BE PURCHASED WITH THESE GRANT FUNDS ARE DESIGNED TO TEACH, TRAIN, TEST, AND SUSTAIN OFFICERS WITH CRUCIAL, POTENTIALLY LIFE-SAVING SKILLS WHILE ALSO INCREASING THEIR COGNITIVE ABILITIES. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2024 Prime $59,949.87
Summerville, South Carolina TOWN OF SUMMERVILLE
THE SUMMERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL USE FUNDS AWARDED THROUGH THE COPS GRANT, SUMMERVILLE POLICE CAN ESTABLISH A CLEAR TIMELINE ON HOW TO BECOME INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE (5) YEARS.  THE TWO (2) YEAR GRANT CYCLE WILL ENABLE US TO BEGIN THE INITIAL ACCREDITATION PROCESS BY ENROLLING AND BEGINNING THE SELF-ASSESSMENT PHASE OF THIS PROCESS.  THE CHIEF OF POLICE, AS WELL AS HIS STAFF, WILL BE RESPONSIBLE TO REVIEWING AND REVISING CURRENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO BRING THEM WITHIN THE CALEA STANDARDS PRIOR TO AN ON-SITE ASSESSMENT IN THREE (3) YEARS.  THE INITIAL ACCREDITATION FEE OF $11,450.00 WILL ALLOW FOR THE DEPARTMENT TO BEGIN THE LENGTHY PROCESS OF ENROLLMENT AND REVIEWING AND REVISING CURRENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.  ONCE THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS IS COMPLETE WITHIN THE NEXT FIVE (5) YEARS, IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE BENEFITS TO BOTH STAFF AND THE COMMUNITY WILL BE TANGIBLE AND EVIDENT BY THE INTERACTIONS FROM BOTH PARTIES.  THE CITIZENS WILL HAVE A CLEAR VISION OF WHAT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY'S MISSION AND EXPECTATIONS ARE, WHILE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY WILL HAVE GREATER ACCOUNTABILITY WITHIN AND A STRONGER DEFENSE AGAINST CIVIL LAWSUITS AND LIABILITY INSURANCE. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2025 Prime $11,450.00
Rapid City, South Dakota CITY OF RAPID CITY
THE RAPID CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT (RCPD) WILL CREATE BEST PRACTICES FOR A SERVICE-MEMBER-TO-OFFICER HIRING PROCESS AND STRUCTURE TO IMPLEMENT IT WITH LITTLE TO NO EFFORT AND CAN BE FACILITATED WITH OR WITHOUT A FULL-TIME RECRUITER. WORKING WITH COPS, AT END OF THE GRANT PERIOD THERE CAN BE A CASE STUDY DEVELOPED TO SHOW PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND DESIGN TO SHOW HOW RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT CAN BE CORRELATED TO MILITARY SKILLBRIDGE EFFORTS TO IMPROVE SERVICE-READY OFFICERS. THE OTHER AVENUE OF THE SKILLBRIDGE PROGRAM IS WORKING WITH OUR NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY TO RECRUIT FAMILY MEMBERS TRANSITIONING FROM THE MILITARY TO COME BACK TO RAPID CITY AND CONTINUE TO SERVE. MANY AGENCIES DO NOT HAVE INTERNSHIPS OR POSITIONS THAT CAN HANDLE LOW-LEVEL CALLS FOR SERVICE. THE INTERNSHIP CREATION HAS A FEW POSSIBLE OUTCOMES WHICH CAN IMPACT LE AGENCIES. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2025 Prime $139,394.20
Sioux Falls, South Dakota CITY OF SIOUX FALLS
THE SIOUX FALLS POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO HIRE A FULL-TIME WELLNESS COORDINATOR POSITION THAT WILL PROVIDE THE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE INDIVIDUALS AND TEAMS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE WELLNESS DUTIES AND SERVICES, WHICH WILL, IN TURN, DECREASE THEIR ADMINISTRATIVE WORKLOAD, IMPROVE THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES AND SUPPORT, AND ALLOW FOR MORE PROACTIVE GROWTH OF THE BREADTH OF OUR PROGRAM. 		9/1/2022 10/31/2025 Prime $172,550.40
Knoxville, Tennessee CITY OF KNOXVILLE
THIS AWARD IS TO INTRODUCE CONTEMPORARY AND REALISTIC TRAINING UTILIZING THE VIRTRA VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM, TO ENHANCE TRAINING BY PROCURING EXPANDED SOFTWARE AND SUPPLEMENTAL COMPONENTS AND SOFTWARE UPGRADES TO PERMIT INSTRUCTORS TO SUPERIMPOSE ACTUAL CITY LOCATIONS INTO THE VIDEO IN ORDER TO CREATE A MORE REALISTIC EXPERIENCE.  INSTALLING RECORDING AND MONITORING DEVICES WILL ALLOW FOR AN IMMEDIATE CRITIQUE FOLLOWING THE SCENARIO AND ALLOW THE OFFICER TO WATCH HIS/HER ACTIONS. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $250,000.00
Clarksville, Tennessee CITY OF CLARKSVILLE
THE CLARKSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL PROVIDE FUNDING TO HIRE A COUNSELOR AND THIS POSITION WILL BE CERTIFIED IN AND LICENSED TO PRACTICE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES. BY ADDING COUNSELING SERVICES, WE WOULD ENHANCE AND IMPROVE THE ESTABLISHED WELLNESS PROGRAM.  THIS GRANT-FUNDED POSITION WILL WORK SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE WELLNESS COORDINATOR AND WOULD BE ABLE TO HAVE IN PERSON COUNSELING SESSIONS WITH EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS. ULTIMATELY THE GOAL FOR THIS POSITION IS TO ENHANCE THE EMOTIONAL WELLNESS OF CLARKSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES. EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AFFECTS ALL INTERACTIONS FROM PEERS TO PERSONAL LIFE TO CITIZENS. ANY IMPROVEMENT TO OFFICERS’ WELLNESS IS A DIRECT BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY WE SERVE. 		9/1/2022 5/31/2025 Prime $175,000.00
Dallas, Texas CITY OF DALLAS
THE CITY OF DALLAS POLICE DEPARTMENT (DPD) WILL USE FUNDING TO PURSUE THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY BEST PRACTICES ACCREDITATION THROUGH THE TEXAS POLICE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION (TPCAF). THIS ACCREDITATION IS A VOLUNTARY PROCESS WHERE OUR DEPARTMENT WILL PROVE COMPLIANCE WITH 168 TEXAS LAW ENFORCEMENT BEST PRACTICES. IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL, FUNDS WILL BE USED TO HIRE 2 STAFF MEMBERS DEDICATED TO THIS SPECIFIC ACCREDITATION PROGRAM, UNDER THE UMBRELLA OF THE DPD PLANNING UNIT. THIS STAFF WILL IDENTIFY THE REQUIRED DATA, AND COLLECT THAT DATA TO SHOW WE ARE MEETING CURRENT STANDARDS WHERE APPLICABLE, AND TO IDENTIFY GAPS IN OUR CURRENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES WHERE MORE WORK IS NEEDED TO MEET THE STANDARD. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2025 Prime $238,419.33
Houston, Texas CITY OF HOUSTON
THIS PROJECT WILL FUND OVERTIME FOR ADDITIONAL TRAINING OF OUR OFFICERS, SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF A LAW ENFORCEMENT BASED VIRTUAL REALITY SYSTEM OUR TRAINERS CAN TRAVEL WITH. FUNDING FOR OUR TRAINERS TO ATTEND TRAIN THE TRAINER SEMINARS, TRAINING WORKSHOPS, AND TEAM BUILDING EVENTS.  THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT FUNDING FOR OUTSIDE INSTRUCTORS TO PROVIDE CONSULTATION AND TRAINING (TRAIN THE TRAINER). 		9/1/2022 8/31/2026 Prime $249,999.48
Arlington, Texas CITY OF ARLINGTON
THE ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT LEMHWA IMPLEMENTATION PROJECT WILL SUPPORT APD PEER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS TO ATTEND TRAINING AND CONFERENCES TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES TO ASSIST EMPLOYEES IN A CRISIS, AS WELL AS BECOME CRITICAL INCIDENT STRESS MANAGEMENT (CISM) APPROVED INSTRUCTORS TO TEACH CISM COURSES TO EMPLOYEES AND ONBOARD NEW PEER SUPPORT TEAM MEMBERS. OVERALL, THESE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES WILL CONTRIBUTE TO CHANGING THE WELLNESS CULTURE AT THE APD AND INCREASE OUR ABILITY TO SERVE OUR OFFICERS’ AND OUR COMMUNITY. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $140,454.00
Arlington, Texas CITY OF ARLINGTON
THE ARLINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT (APD) WILL EXPAND RECRUITMENT EFFORTS BY CONDUCTING OUT-OF-STATE IN-PERSON INTERVIEWS, EXPANDING THE DEPARTMENT’S MARKETING CAMPAIGN TO REACH A MORE DIVERSE POOL OF CANDIDATES; AND ATTENDANCE AT THE 2023 POLICE RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION SUMMIT. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2023 Prime $103,975.87
Arlington, Texas CITY OF ARLINGTON
THIS AWARD WILL BE IMPLEMENTING THE NEW ACTIVE BYSTANDERSHIP FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT (ABLE) TRAINING FOR ALL INCUMBENT OFFICERS AND ENHANCING EXISTING TRAINING WITH A FOCUS ON THE BASIC ACADEMY RECRUITS. IN ADDITION, IT SUPPORTS THE PURCHASE THE APEX OFFICER WHICH WILL ALLOW OFFICERS TO WORK ON A VARIETY OF SKILLS IN A SAFE AND CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT INCLUDING DE-ESCALATION TECHNIQUES, COMMUNICATION, ACTIVE LISTENING, USE OF FORCE PROCEDURES, CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING, DECISION-MAKING AND JUDGMENT, DUTY TO INTERVENE, AND PROBLEM-SOLVING. 		9/1/2022 8/31/2024 Prime $103,201.75
Salt Lake City, Utah SALT LAKE CITY CORPORATION
THE SALT LAKE CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT WILL DEVELOP AN EVALUATION OF THE PROMISING YOUTH PROJECT. THIS EVALUATION WILL PROVIDE FOUR MAJOR SERVICES: EVALUATION OF PROGRAM FIDELITY, EVALUATION OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES, TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND DEVELOPMENT OF A FINAL REPORT. 		9/1/2022 2/28/2026 Prime $24,170.00

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