PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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Authorize the (1) application for and acceptance of a grant from the Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD) for the Peace Officer Mental Health Program (Grant No. 5411202, Award ID No. 2027-PO-ST-0000) in the amount of $80,992.36 to support the mental health and overall well-being of sworn officers through a comprehensive, trauma informed approach for the period October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027; (2) establishment of appropriations in an amount not to exceed $80,992.36 in the CJD Peace Officer Mental Health Program Grant Fund; (3) receipt and deposit of grant funds in an amount not to exceed $80,992.36 in the CJD Peace Officer Mental Health Program Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the grant agreement with the CJD and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Not to exceed $80,992.36 - Financing: CJD Peace Officer Mental Health Program Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
The Dallas Police Department (DPD) seeks to strengthen the resiliency, mental well-being, and long-term wellness of its peace officers through a comprehensive wellness initiative that includes Resilient Leader Training, trauma informed counseling, and Hold the Line instructor certification. The initiative will provide resiliency and trauma awareness training to around 120 participants, offer trauma informed counseling sessions utilizing evidence-based approaches, and certify six sworn peer-support and wellness team members to deliver a law enforcement-specific resilience curriculum. Collectively, these services will enhance DPD capacity to address the unique stressors associated with law enforcement, reduce barriers to seeking support, promote officer wellness and retention, and establish sustainable in-house resources to sup...
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