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Crisis Response Training Program Grant for Law Enforcement and Corrections

This opportunity from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) supports the development and expansion of crisis response training programs for law enforcement and correctional officers. - Government Buyer: - Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), U.S. Department of Justice - Eligible Applicants: - State, local, and tribal governments - Law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, probation and parole departments, sheriffs’ offices - Products/Services Requested: - Development, implementation, or expansion of crisis response training programs - Focus on improving responses to individuals in crisis, including those with behavioral health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries - Training may include tactical skills, intervention strategies, and technology solutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named - Minimum grant award is $650,000 - No cost sharing or matching requirement - Designed to enhance public safety and officer safety - OEMs: - None specified in the solicitation

Description

This notice of funding opportunity (NOFO) supports state, local, and tribal governments, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, probation and parole departments, and sheriffs’ offices in developing, implementing, or expanding crisis response training programs. The program aims to enhance public safety, officer safety, and operational effectiveness by improving law enforcement responses to individuals in crisis with behavioral health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and traumatic brain injuries. It equips officers with tactical skills, strategies, and technology to effectively address crisis situations and safely mitigate volatile situations involving individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

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