ITEM 4. 12
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT
MAY 11, 2026, CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
ITEM: APPROVE OUT OF STATE TRAVEL FOR TWO LATHROP
POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF TO ATTEND THE CRISIS
RESPONSE INTERVENTION TRAINING TRAIN - THE -
TRAINER IN SALT LAKE CITY UTAH, AND CRISIS
INTERVENTION TEAM CURRICULUM TRAIN - THE -
TRAINER IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH
CAROLINA
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Resolution to Authorize Two ( 2) Lathrop Police Department Staff to Attend the Crisis
Response Intervention Training Train -the - Trainer in
Salt Lake City Utah, from August 30 -September 3,
2026, and Crisis Intervention Team Curriculum
Train -the -Trainer in North Charleston, South
Carolina, from September 20-5, 2026
SUMMARY:
The U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services COPS) funds programs to improve community policing, including grants for training that enhance de- escalation and crisis response.
The Lathrop Police Department applied for and received a $ 215, 389 COPS " Safer Outcomes" award from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, to create a Crisis Response Unit and launch a Crisis Intervention Training Program, offering both short and intensive courses to support officers and neighboring agencies.
To fulfill grant requirements, LPD is seeking City Council approval to send two staff members to specialized train -the -trainer courses in 2026. The estimated cost for two LPD staff members to attend both train - the -trainer courses is $ 15, 722, which includes registration, lodging, travel, meals, and incidentals. Sufficient funding is available within the approved LPD Crisis Intervention Training Program budget, GG 26-4.
BACKGROUND:
The U. S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services COPS), develops programs and strategies, provides resources and training, and advances community policing nationwide by awarding grants to law enforcement agencies to reduce crime and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. COPS grant funds are awarded through COPS Safer Outcomes, a competitive program that supports training and curriculum integration for law enforcement academies to improve de- escalation and crisis response.
CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 2
MAY 11, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH and NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH
CAROLINA
The Lathrop Police Department ( LPD) applied on June 30, 2025, to COPS for the FY 2025 Safer Outcomes program to develop a fully trained LPD Crisis Response Unit CRU), with 10 qualified sworn officers receiving supplemental specialized crisis response training. The funding will also support the establishment of a comprehensive Crisis Intervention Training Program ( CITP), which will be open to surrounding departments and offer two distinct courses: a shorter outsourced 20-5 hour course pre -approved by the National Advocate Credentialing Program ( NACP and D- SAACP), and a more intensive 40 -hour accredited Crisis Intervention and Response course led by two CIT- and CRIT- certified LPD instructors.
On October 10, 2025, the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services approved the City of Lathrop' s application for an award in the amount of $ 215, 389 under the FY 2025 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De -Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement program. The award period is 24 months, from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027.
To meet the benchmarks identified in the grant application, staff is requesting City Council approval for two LPD staff members to attend the Crisis Response Intervention Training Train -the -Trainer course in Salt Lake City, Utah, from August 30 through September 3, 2026, and the Crisis Intervention Team Curriculum Train - the -Trainer course in North Charleston, South Carolina, from September 20 through September 25, 2026.
REASON FOR RECOMMENDATION:
As part of the grant implementation plan for the FY 2025 Safer Outcomes: Enhancing De -Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement program, two designated Lathrop Police Department staff members are required to complete instructor - level certification courses during the first twelve- month award period to establish in- house training capacity for the Crisis Intervention Training ( CIT) Program. Upon successful completion of the Crisis Response Intervention Training CRIT) Train - the -Trainer course offered by Crisis Response Programs and Training CRPT) in Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as the CIT Curriculum Train -the -Trainer course provided by Crisis Intervention Team in South Carolina, both individuals will be qualified to deliver standardized crisis intervention and de- escalation training.
FISCAL IMPACT:
CITY MANAGER' SREPORT PAGE 3
MAY 11, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH and NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH
CAROLINA
The estimated cost for two LPD staff members to attend both train -the -trainer courses is $ 15, 722, which includes registration, lodging, travel, meals, and incidentals and will be paid from the Lathrop Police Department Crisis Intervention Training Program, GG 26-4. There is no requirement for the City to match the awarded funding with local funds, however the COPS funds are a reimbursement program which will require the City to spend local funds prior to receiving reimbursement.
ATTACHMENTS:
A) Resolution to Approve out of State Travel for Two Lathrop Police Department Staff to Attend Crisis Response Intervention Training Train - The - Trainer in Salt Lake City Utah, and Crisis Intervention Team Curriculum Train -The Trainer in North Charleston, South Carolina
B) Crisis Response Intervention Training Train -The - Trainer General Information C) Crisis Intervention Team Curriculum Train -The Trainer General Information CITY MANAGER' S REPORT PAGE 4
MAY 11, 2026 CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING
APPROVAL FOR OUT OF STATE TRAVEL TO ATTEND CRISIS INTERVENTION
TRAINING IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH AND NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH
CAROLINA
APPROVALS:
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Chief of Police
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Finance Director
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Thomas Hedegard Date
Deputy City Manager
Salvador Navarrete Date
City Attorney
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Stephen J. Salvatore Date
City Manager
RESOLUTION NO. 26-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LATHROP TO AUTHORIZE TWO ( 2) LATHROP POLICE DEPARTMENT STAFF TO ATTEND THE
CRISIS RESPONSE INTERVENTION TRAINING TRAIN - THE - TRAINER IN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, FROM AUGUST 30 -SEPTEMBER 3, 2026, AND CRISIS
INTERVENTION TEAM CURRICULUM TRAIN -THE -TRAINER IN NORTH CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA, FROM SEPTEMBER 20-5, 2026
application
WHEREAS,
and awarded $
on October
215, 389
10,
under
2025,
the
COPS
FY25
approved
Safer Outcomes:
the City
Enhancing
of Lathrop' s
De -
Escalation and Crisis Response Training for Law Enforcement - Support for Law Enforcement Agencies program; and
WHEREAS, as a result of this award, LPD will implement a comprehensive CITP offering two training tracks: ( 1) a 20-5 hour course delivered by an approved external provider and aligned with National Advocate Credentialing Program ( NACP), and ( 2) a 40 -hour accredited Crisis Intervention and Response course delivered inhouse by LPD' scertified CIT and CRIT instructors; and WHEREAS, two ( 2) LPD staff members have been identified to become certified Crisis Intervention Training ( CIT) and Crisis Intervention Response Team CRIT) instructors; and
WHEREAS, City Council authorization is required for all out-f- sate travel under the City' s Travel Policy; and
WHEREAS, staff is requesting approval for two ( 2) Lathrop Police Department staff to attend the Crisis Response Program and Training, Crisis Response Intervention Training Train - the - Trainer in Salt Lake City Utah, from August 30 - September 3, 2026, and Crisis Intervention Team Curriculum Train -the Trainer in North Charleston, South Carolina, from September 20-5, 2026; and WHEREAS, the estimated cost for two LPD staff members to attend both train - the -trainer courses is $ 15, 722, which includes registration, lodging, travel, meals, and incidentals. Sufficient funding is available within the approved LPD Crisis Intervention Training Program budget, GG 26-4.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lathrop does hereby authorize Two ( 2) Lathrop Police Department Staff to Attend the Crisis Response Intervention Training Train -the - Trainer in Salt Lake City, Utah, from August 30 -September 3, 2026, and Crisis Intervention Team Curriculum Train -the - Trainer in North Charleston, South Carolina, from September 20-5, 2026.
Resolution No. Page 1 of 2
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 11th day of May 2026, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
PAUL AKINJO, MAYOR
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Teresa Vargas, City Clerk Salvador Navarrete, City Attorney Resolution No. Page 2 of 2
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