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This bill, called the "Law Enforcement Training for Mental Health Crisis Response Act of 2025", seeks to establish a federal grant program to help law enforcement and corrections agencies provide specialized training for officers responding to mental health and behavioral crisis situations. The bill highlights concerning statistics showing that a significant number of police interactions involve individuals with mental health challenges, including 1 in 10 calls for police response and 1 in 4 people killed by police having mental health problems. The proposed grant program would provide up to $10 million annually to help agencies train officers in evidence-based techniques for handling mental health crises, with the goals of reducing injuries and fatalities for both officers and individuals in crisis. Grants can cover training program costs, transportation, and lodging for officers. Applicants must submit detailed information about their agency, current training, and past incidents. Recipients must submit annual reports on training activities and keep detailed records. The training programs must be developed in collaboration with healthcare professionals and individuals with lived mental health experiences, focusing on understanding mental health, developing empathy, de-escalation skills, and practical crisis intervention strategies. The bill aims to improve public safety and officer effectiveness by enhancing their ability to respond compassionately and effectively to mental health emergencies.

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