Legislation Details

File #: 24-5007    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Grant Status: Passed
File created: 8/8/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 8/27/2024 Final action: 8/27/2024
Title: Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the United States Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $341,167, with no cash match, for the FY 2024 COPS Safer Outcomes Program.
Attachments: 1. 24-5007
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 United States Department of Justice for grant funds in the amount of $341,167, with no cash match, for the FY 2024 COPS Safer Outcomes Program.
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Background and Discussion:
This grant would enable the Behavioral Health Training Unit and the Behavioral Health Division to work overtime hours to provide de-escalation and mental health training, as well as to attend relevant national training conferences. The grant period is October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026.

Expected Impact:
This grant project seeks to promote safer, more effective crisis response strategies and improve outcomes for individuals experiencing 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

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