This funding opportunity seeks to support state, local, and tribal law enforcement and correctional entities to develop and implement crisis response training programs.

BJA encourages state applicants to explore the enhancement of existing academy training efforts focusing on disability awareness

credit:

How's Your Community Doing?
Check Out it's
Community Vital Signs

and crisis response.

BJA similarly suggests applicants develop or expand programs that incorporate BJA’s Crisis Response and Intervention Training (CRIT) Curriculum along with trauma-informed best practices designed to increase understanding of behavioral health conditions and disabilities, navigate community resources, and improve de-escalation skills within the applicant organization and among patrol and facility-based staff.

Please see the Eligible Applicants section for the eligibility criteria.

• Category 1:
Training Program for Law Enforcement Officers • Category 2:
Training Program for Correctional Officers