Law Enforcement

State would like recommendations for how to locate detox placements. Currently, shortage of placements is impacting participants.

Met with new grant manager to discuss the management side of the COSSUP grant. There has been a disconnect between the health department, police department, and school-based portion of the project. Staff turnover has been the cause of the disconnect. Development of a communication plan across project teams may be beneficial. Team will follow-up in about a month to allow time for new grant manager to get acclimated and identify next steps.

November CoP held on 11/19/24 at 2 PM ET. Topic was a brainstorm discussion on hiring and retention amongst grantees. Major discussion points included rural hiring, difficulty hiring for short-term grants/projects, lack of qualified applicants.

This course aims to enhance cultural competency and foster positive relationships with Indigenous communities and the importance of cultural competency in lawyering and policing. Participants will learn about the intersection of culture and community engagement, historical context, and building cultural awareness through self-reflection and bias awareness. Through practical application, participants will use dialogue and collaboration to build trust, accountability, acknowledge historical injustices, and develop ongoing cultural competency.