Summary

Creates a Department of Justice grant program to train police and corrections officers to respond safely and effectively to behavioral health crises, including mental health and substance-use emergencies. The Attorney General may set aside up to $10 million per year for these grants. Funds can cover evidence‑based training and related travel/lodging. Agencies must apply, meet program standards, limit administrative spending, keep records for audits, and submit annual reports. The goal is to improve crisis responses and reduce injuries and deaths for the public and officers.

Key Points

• Creates a DOJ grant program for behavioral health crisis response training for police and corrections officers.
• Authorizes the Attorney General to reserve up to $10 million per fiscal year for the program.
• Covers training costs and related travel/lodging for participants.
• Requires evidence‑based training aimed at safer, more effective responses and harm reduction.
• Grantees must submit applications, meet program standards, and report annually.
• Caps the share of funds that can be used for administrative costs.
• Requires recordkeeping to enable audits and oversight.
• Available to State, local, and Tribal law enforcement and corrections agencies.
• Voluntary program; no unfunded mandates.
• Does not change tax law or include emergency designations.

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