Community Policing Development: De-escalation Training Solicitation
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ABOUT THE DE-ESCALATION TRAINING PROGRAM
Law enforcement use of force has long been a topic of national and local discussion, especially when a high-profile case heightens community awareness. The concept of de-escalation has been a part of law enforcement use of force discussions for decades. De-escalation refers to the range of verbal and nonverbal skills used to slow down the sequence of events, enhance situational awareness, conduct proper threat assessments, and allow for better decision-making to reduce the likelihood that a situation will escalate into a physical confrontation or injury and to ensure the safest possible outcomes.
De-escalation should be viewed holistically by law enforcement agencies. De-escalation includes aspects of communication and physical tactics, but it is also important to recognize the role that community engagement and procedural justice play in ensuring police-community encounters that are safe for everyone. The COPS Office also encourages an agency-wide comprehensive approach to de-escalation that includes individual-level de-escalation, implicit bias, and duty to intervene techniques training. In addition to training, agencies should consider other organizational supports such as data analysis, after-action reviews of use of force incidents, and other efforts to build agency knowledge and implement best practices in de-escalation.
The FY22 CPD De-Escalation Training program has two open solicitations:
- FY22 Expansion of Regional De-Escalation Training Centers - Community Policing Development Solicitation
- FY22 Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Grants - Community Policing Development Solicitation
DE-ESCALATION TRAINING PROGRAM SOLICITATIONS
Expansion of Regional De-Escalation Training Centers
Through the Expansion of Regional De-Escalation Training Centers Solicitation, the COPS Office is providing funding for the expansion of a network of regional centers beyond the three that are currently funded in Florida, Kansas, and Nevada. The expansion centers should be administered by accredited institutions of higher education and be able to provide nationally-certified de-escalation training opportunities for law enforcement in a multi-state region.
Public Government Agencies
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies
For Profit (Commercial) Organizations
Non-Profit Organizations
Institutions of Higher Education
Community Groups
Faith-Based Organizations
There is approximately $3 million in funding available through the FY 2022 for up to 3 awards. Each award is two years (24 months) in duration for a maximum of $1 million per award. There is no local match.
- Expansion of Regional De-Escalation Training Centers: Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office De-escalation program as well as detailed program-specific information. - De-escalation Resources
For more information about previous COPS funded awards in this area, read “Law Enforcement Best Practices: Lessons Learned from the Field” or visit the COPS Training portal to take the online training course called “Introduction to Public Safety De-escalation Tactics for Military Veterans in Crisis.” - De-Escalation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the De-escalation program. - De-Escalation Frequently Asked Questions
Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Grants
The Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Grants Solicitation will provide grant funding to support whole agency de-escalation, implicit bias, and duty to intervene training efforts, including overtime to participate in training programs and support for training officers to attend nationally certified train-the-trainer programs in these topic areas. Funding can also be used to support investments in virtual reality/augmented reality (VR/AR) technology, use of force data analysis, after-action reviews, the development of internal marketing/promotional materials, policies, and procedures that encourage a de-escalation mindset, and other organizational change efforts that work toward the creation of a culture of de-escalation within an agency.
Law Enforcement Agencies
State Law Enforcement Agencies
Federally Recognized Indian Tribes and their Public Agencies
Territorial Law Enforcement Agencies
- Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Grants: Solicitation Guide
This solicitation guide includes general information on the administrative and legal requirements governing the COPS Office De-escalation program as well as detailed program-specific information - De-escalation Resources
For more information about previous COPS funded awards in this area, read “Law Enforcement Best Practices: Lessons Learned from the Field” or visit the COPS Training portal to take the online training course called “Introduction to Public Safety De-escalation Tactics for Military Veterans in Crisis.” - De-Escalation Pre-Award Fact Sheet
This fact sheet provides quick reference information on the De-escalation program. - De-Escalation Frequently Asked Questions
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