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CC - CONSENT ITEM: Ratification of Acceptance of $70,910.35 in Grant Funds Received from the State of California-State & Community Corrections Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program.
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Meeting Date: June 12, 2023
Contact Person/Dept.: Jeanine Plute / Police Department
Phone Number: (310) 253-6133
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [] General Fund: Yes [X] No []
Attachments: Yes [] No [X]
Public Notification: (E-Mail) Meetings and Agendas - City Council (06/07/2023)
Department Approval: Jason Sims, Interim Police Chief (05/17/2023)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the City Council ratify the acceptance of $70,910.35 in grant funds received from the State of California-State & Community Corrections Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program.
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The City received Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Program funds for the purpose of improving Officer wellness and expanding mental health resources. The City received unsolicited grant funds in the amount of $70,910.35.
This disbursement is being made in accordance with Assembly Bill 178, Chapter 45, Statutes 2022, Item 5227-121-0001. This funding is available to all city and county law enforcement agencies employing officers described in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code.
The Officer Wellness grant is for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health sources as follows:
a) Establishing officer wellness units or expanding existing officer wellness units.
b) Establishing peer support units or expanding existing peer support units.
c) Services provided by a licensed mental health professional, counselor, or other professional that works with law enforcement.
d) Expanding multiagency mutual aid programs focused on officer wellness and mental health.
e) Other programs and services that are evidence based or have a successful track record of enhancing officer ...
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