Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips, Constable of Precinct 7
Secondary Department: N/A
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Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Transmittal
Project ID (if applicable): O-BJA-2026-172706
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): U.S. Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance
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Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): 5%
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Rate is not 0% and is listed above.
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Transmittal by the Constable of Precinct 7 of a grant application submitted to the U.S. Department of Justice/Bureau of Justice Assistance for grant funds in the amount of $144,890, with no required match, for the FY26 Crisis Response Training Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The U. S. Department of Homeland Security states that acts of school and workplace violence, including both active shooter incidents and violent protests, threaten life safety and security, undermine public confidence, and emotionally devastate affected communities. Law enforcement is encouraged to develop resources that build campus resilience by preparing and responding to violent incidents.
The ALLERT curriculum has been adopted by numerous states and agencies, including Texas as its standard active shooter training. Since 2002, the ALERRT Center at Texas State University has successfully delivered training for first responders. The Constable of Precinct 7 is seeking grant funds in the amount of $144,890.00 for the Crisis Response Program to train deputies on how to deter acts of school and workplace violence using the ALERRT curriculum provided by the ALERRT Center at Texas State University.
Expected Impact:
The expected outcome is better-trained officers with advanced knowledge of appropriate intervention strategies, improved skills during crises, and the reduction of active shooter crimes.
Alternative Options:
There were no alternative options identified.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 1. Make Harris County safer and more just.
County Strategic Plan Objective: A: Reduce violent crime across the County.
Justice/Safety Initiative (Goal 1): B2: Increase law enforcement’s use of deflection and crisis co-response programs to address mental and behavioral health crisis situations and issues related to substance use, mental health, poverty, and homelessness.
Infrastructure Initiative (Goal 2): N/A
Economy Initiative (Goal 3): N/A
Health Initiative (Goal 4): N/A
Climate/Resilience Initiative (Goal 5): N/A
Housing Initiative (Goal 6): N/A
Additional notes related to the Strategic Plan:
Prior Court Action (if any): NA
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Anticipated Court Date: 10/29/2026
Anticipated Implementation Date (if different from Court date): 1/1/2027
Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item
Contact(s) name, title, department: Vickie McBride, Grant Administrator, Constable Precinct 7
Attachments (if applicable): Notice of Funding Opportunity/ Grant Application