PILLAR: Safe
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): Citywide
DEPARTMENT: Dallas Police Department
PRIORITY: Government Efficiency
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SUBJECT
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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 support the DPD workforce.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On December 10, 2025, the City Council authorized an application for and acceptance of the First Responders Mental Health Grant from the Office of the Governor to provide services and assistance directly to peace officers and first responders to address direct and indirect trauma that occurs in the course of their normal duties either as the result of the commission of crimes by other persons or in response to an emergency for the period October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2026, by Resolution No. 25-1826.
On January 28, 2026, the City Council authorized the application for a series of grants from the Texas Office of the Governor, Criminal Justice Division (CJD), to provide an endeavor to reduce crime and improve public safety for the fiscal year 2027; and execution of the application for a series of grants by Resolution No. 26-0274.
The Public Safety Committee was briefed by memorandum regarding this matter on October 13, 2026. <https://dallascityhall.com/government/citymanager/Documents/Council%20Materials/Item%20R.%20Mental%20Health%20Program%20Grant%20Memo.pdf>
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2027 |
FY 2028 |
Future Years |
|
CJD Peace Officer Mental Health Program Grant Fund |
$80,992.36 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |