Department: Sheriff
Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the U.S. Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $200,000, with no cash match, for the FY 2024 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant would provide crisis intervention training to law enforcement officers and build a robust peer support program at the Sheriff's Office. The grant period is October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026.
Expected Impact:
This grant project seeks to improve public safety, foster positive community relations, and ensure a more effective and compassionate response to mental health crises.
Alternative Options:
Not applying for this grant would cause the Sheriff's Office to forfeit the opportunity to receive these grant funds.
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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FY 2024 COPS LEMHWA
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