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Jeffersontown council authorizes mayor to sign contract for two-year police wellness program funded by federal grant
Summary
Council voted to allow the mayor to execute a contract with Wayne Corporation to deliver mandatory wellness and mental health services to Jeffersontown police under a two‑year federal grant totaling $193,525.
The Jeffersontown City Council authorized the mayor to execute a contract with Wayne Corporation to provide enhanced employee‑assistance and wellness services for the Jeffersontown Police Department, funded by a two‑year federal grant the city secured.
Why it matters: Council members and police leaders said the program expands behavioral‑health and trauma‑informed services for officers beyond the city’s standard EAP (employee assistance program). Supporters described the work as intended to address high rates of post‑traumatic stress and other health risks in policing.
Program and funding. Police staff said the city successfully…
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