Item Coversheet

*4.D.1.


Shakopee City Council
May 4, 2021


FROM:Jeff Tate, Chief of Police
TO:Mayor and Council Members
Subject:
Application to 2021 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act  Program
Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2021-079, approving an application to the 2021 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program.
Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2021-079.
Discussion:

The Shakopee Police Department is applying to a 2021 COPS Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act Program to seek funding for its "Check-up from the Neck-up" program. The application is requesting $18,000 which will cover cost of all police officers and the Victims and Community Services Coordinator to attend a one and one-half hour, one-on-one session with a licensed psychologist over two years.

Budget Impact:
No match is required; therefore, the budget is not impacted.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Resolution R2021-079