Agency Solicitation:
Through this solicitation, the COPS Office will provide grant funding to support whole
agency training efforts in de-escalation, implicit bias, and duty to intervene, 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 use of force data analysis; after-action reviews; the development of
internal marketing and 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. Funded agencies will have the
opportunity to participate in an ongoing community of practice with other COPS Office
awardees.
