Primary Department: Sheriff
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Ed Gonzalez
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant - Application
Project ID (if applicable): 5709301
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable):
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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Request by the Sheriff's Office for approval to submit an application to the Texas Office of the Governor/Criminal Justice Division for grant funds in the amount of $150,000, with no required match, for the FY27 Peace Officer Mental Health Program.
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Background and Discussion:
The purpose of this program is to provide services and assistance directly to peace officers to address direct and indirect trauma that occurs in the course of their normal duties either as the result of the commission of crimes by other persons or in response to an emergency. The grant application is in progress. The grant period for this award is October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027.
Expected Impact:
The objective of this program is to provide a confidential, specialized, evidence-based approach to treating and reducing stress for officers by improve coping mechanism/strategies; increase morale and productivity; and reduce the stigma associated with seeking help by providing safe, effective, and confidential services. This grant would enable the Sheriff's Office to continue providing mental health services to first responders.
Alternative Options:
Not applying for this grant would forfeit the funding opportunity for the Peace Officer Mental Health Progra...
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