Requesting acceptance of, and approval to expend, a $298,280 grant with no new match required, from the MA Department of Mental Health to the Police Department for Crisis Intervention Team training.

To the Honorable City Council: I respectfully request that your Honorable City Council accept a grant of $298,280.00 from Department of Mental Health Police Based Jail Diversion Program for Individuals with Mental Illnesses or Emotional Disturbance and Crisis Intervention Team Training & Technical Assistance Centers to the Police Department, under the provisions of MGL Chapter 44, Section 53A. This grant does not require the commitment of new matching funds. The purpose of this grant is to pay for Crisis Intervention Team Training. My staff will be available to answer any questions you may have. Thank your for your consideration of this item. Respectfully submitted, Katjana Ballantyne, Mayor