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Shakopee City Council
March 21, 2023
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| | | | | | | | | FROM: | Andrea Harrell, Grants & Special Projects Coordinator | | TO: | Mayor and Council Members |
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| | | | | | | | Subject:
US Department of Justice Office of Community Oriented Policing Services’ Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Program grant | | |
| | | | | | | | Policy/Action Requested:
Adopt Resolution R2023-0039, approving an application to the US Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services’ (COPS) Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness (LEMHW) grant. | | |
| | | | | | | | Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution R2023-039. | | |
| | | | | | | | Discussion:
The DOJ COPS LEMHW grant offers funding to improve the delivery of and access to mental health and wellness services for law enforcement officers through the implementation of peer support, training, family resources, suicide prevention, and other promising practices for wellness. The Shakopee Police Department currently operates the Check-up from the Neck Up program. This grant funding would be used to strengthen and expand the current program. | | |
| | | | | | | | Budget Impact:
A 0% match is required. | | |
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