FOR THE COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 4, 2023
COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
TO: City Council
FROM: City Manager
Prepared by: Chief of Police
SUBJECT: OFFICER WELLNESS AND MENTAL HEALTH GRANT AWARD RECOMMENDATION:
That the City Council, by motion, accept the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant Award of $83,547.84 from the California Board of State and Community Corrections.
BACKGROUND:
As part of the Budget Act of 2022, Assembly Bill 178, Chapter 45, Statutes of 2022, Item 5227-121-0001 provides funding to all city and county law enforcement agencies employing officers described in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code.
DISCUSSION:
The Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant is for the purpose of improving officer wellness and expanding mental health resources such as officer wellness units, peer support units, services provided by a licensed mental health professional multiagency mutual aid programs focused on officer wellness and mental health, and other programs and services that are evidence -based or have a successful track record of enhancing officer wellness. This grant term will run from the date of acceptance through December 1, 2025, and will support the Santa Maria Police Department's mental health wellness initiatives in alignment with the Department's strategic plan.
Fiscal Considerations
There are no matching funds required for this grant award.
Impact to the Community
This funding will benefit the wellness of the Santa Maria Police Department's officers which will assist us in continuing to provide a high level of service to our community.
MARC SCHNEIDER
Chief of Police