Primary Department: Constables
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: James Phillips, Constable of Precinct 7
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official:
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
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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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:
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