Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez, Sheriff
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Amendment
Project ID (if applicable): GY25_SaferOutco
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Justice
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Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to accept an amendment to an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice to extend the grant end date to September 30, 2027, for the FY24 Safer Outcomes Grant.
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Background and Discussion:
The implementation of this project was delayed due to the following operational challenges: staff changes, formal program evaluation delay, and redesign of the evaluation study. Harris County Sheriff's Office submitted a no-cost extension to the U.S. Department of Justice to allow the Sheriff's Office additional time to complete the project deliverables. The initial project period was October 1, 2024 - September 30, 2026.
The funding was secured to support the Behavioral Health Division and Behavioral Health Training Unit in strengthening existing training programs and sharing expertise with other agencies. The primary objectives include developing specialized curricula, conducting formal assessments of current programs, and creating high-quality training aids. The team consists of skilled professionals in law enforcement, mental health, and program evaluation, dedicated to continuous improvement and collaboration.
Expected Impact:
This grant project promotes safer, more effective crisis response strategies and important outcome...
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