Agenda Item Wording:
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Authorization to Accept the Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant - Authorize and accept the State of California Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant from The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and appropriate $102,504 to enhance and support the physical, mental, and emotional health of police officers.
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Deadline for Action: 2/20/2024
Submitting Department: Police Department
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Chief Jason Salazar, ext. 4215, jason.salazar@visalia.city
Captain Luma Fahoum, ext. 4103, luma.fahoum@vislialia.city
Financial Analyst Liz Ybarra, ext.4250, liz.ybarra@visalia.city
Department Recommendation:
Authorize and accept the State of California Officer Wellness and Mental Health Grant from The Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) and appropriate $102,504 for programs to enhance and support the physical, mental, and emotional health of police officers. The funds were received in advance and must be spent by December 1, 2025
Summary:
It is recommended that the Visalia Police Department purchase and sole source the Health and Wellness Program from Pinnacle Training Systems (PTS) which includes a Health Screening, Functional Movement Screen, and blood work to include the LpPLA2 screen test (test for cardiovascular disease marker). Sole source is recommended because it is a one-time program. Should the City choose to consider a similar type of testing in the future, an RFP will be issued to include local healthcare options that could perform the testing. Remaining funds will be used to pay for training for members of the Department's Peer Support Team and a Peer Support Retreat hosted by Shift Wellness.
This customized option from Pinnacle Training Systems was chosen because it provides overall Health Screening and Injury Risk Assessment. Pinnacle Training Systems works with first responder agencies throughout the state of California providing ...
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