VirTra Inc (VTSI)

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FY24 Implementation of De-Escalation Training Act—Community Policing Development

This program has one open solicitation. The Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022 directs the U.S. Department of Justice to develop or identify existing training for law enforcement officers and covered mental health professionals regarding (i) employing de-escalation tactics and alternatives to use of force; (ii) safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis or an individual with a disability, including techniques and strategies that are designed to protect the safety of that individual, law enforcement officers, mental health professionals, and the public; (iii) successfully participating on a crisis intervention team; and (iv) making referrals to community-based mental and behavioral health services and support, housing assistance programs, public benefits programs, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, and other services.

In addition, the U.S. Department of Justice is expected to establish processes to certify training programs and courses offered by public and private entities to law enforcement officers and covered mental health professionals and to terminate the certification of a training program or course if the program or course fails to continue to meet the standards under the training curricula developed or identified. The primary goal of this program is to develop and support a training approval program as specified in the Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act of 2022. The project must focus on the development and pilot implementation of a standards-based approval process and promotion of its use and benefits to the law enforcement field. Applicants should plan to address their experience and
capacity with establishing substantive curriculum standards, managing certification or approval processes, evaluating training, and working with diverse stakeholders.

All awards are subject to the availability of appropriated funds and any modifications or additional requirements that may be imposed by law.
There is one award for up to $750,000 available through the FY 2024 Implementation of De-Escalation Training Act CPD program. The award is two years (24 months) in length. There is no local match.

https://cops.usdoj.gov/pdf/2024ProgramDocs/cpd_de_escalation_training_act/Pre_Award_Fact_Sheet.pdf