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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2021 BUDGET OF THE CITY OF COMMERCE CITY, COLORADO BY THE RECOGNITION OF THE COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL AFFAIRS GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,000 FOR OFFICERS MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT PROGRAM AND THE AUTHORIZATION OF THE EXPENDITURE THEREOF.
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Summary and Background Information:
This grant will provide financial assistance to local law enforcement agencies for mental health services such as: On-scene response services to support peace officer’s handling of persons with mental health disorders, counseling services to peace officers, assistance for development and implementation of policies to support peace officers who are involved in shootings or a fatal use of force, training and education programs that teach the symptoms of job-related mental trauma and how to prevent and treat such trauma and peer support programs.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Clint Nichols, Chief of Police
Staff Member Presenting: Clint Nichols will answer questions if needed
Financial Impact: $26,000
Funding Source: Department of Local Affairs
Staff Recommendation: Approve ordinance
Suggested Motion: Motion to approve Ordinance 2326