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Partnership between Mental Health Care Professionals and Law Enforcement

Award Information

Award #
2014-DJ-BX-0200
Location
Awardee County
Pierce
Congressional District
Status
Closed
Funding First Awarded
2014
Total funding (to date)
$53,861

Description of original award (Fiscal Year 2014, $53,861)

The Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG) allows states and units of local government, including tribes, to support a broad range of activities to prevent and control crime based on their own state and local needs and conditions. Grant funds can be used for state and local initiatives, technical assistance, training, personnel, equipment, supplies, contractual support, and information systems for criminal justice, including for any one or more of the following program areas: 1) law enforcement programs; 2) prosecution and court programs; 3) prevention and education programs; 4) corrections and community corrections programs; 5) drug treatment and enforcement programs; 6) planning, evaluation, and technology improvement programs; and 7) crime victim and witness programs (other than compensation).

The police department will use funds to work in partnership with a Mental Healthcare Professional (MHP) to assist in helping people suffering from mental health issues and the person will be assigned to the Neighborhood Policing Unit. NCA/NCF

Date Created: August 5, 2014