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Council to seek DOJ COPS grant for law-enforcement mental health and wellness
Summary
Staff introduced a resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for a Department of Justice COPS grant for law-enforcement mental health and wellness programs (no local match); councilors asked for details about peer-support training and services included under the application.
The council reviewed a consent resolution authorizing the mayor to apply for and accept a Department of Justice COPS grant focused on law-enforcement mental health and wellness, noting no local match is required.
A council member asked for details on peer-training components and who would serve as peer mentors. Administration described a public safety wellness program that includes peer support, officer and family counseling, trauma-informed and post-critical-incident care, and wellness coordination. Staff identified a named program lead working on development of the program and said the grant would focus on law enforcement implementation.
Council members requested the developed program details be shared publicly so residents understand how the city intends to support officer wellness and family services.
