City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ALLOCATION
OF FUNDS FOR THE FULL CIRCLE HEALTH TRAINING
AND COUNSELING WORKSHOP FOR MEMBERS OF
SERVICE OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Whereas, in a letter dated March 14, 2025, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety requested legislation authorizing the allocation of $28,500.00 from budget line A3120.451 (training) to fund the Full Circle Health Two-Day Workshop, conflict and communication assessment review, final report and summary meeting, and post-workshop virtual coaching for the Members of Service of the police department; and
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon is committed to ensuring that its police officers receive ongoing training and professional development to enhance their skills and effectiveness in serving the community; and
Whereas, the Full Circle Health Two-Day Workshop is designed to provide Members of Service (MOS) with training in conflict resolution, police culture, communication, team dynamics, and leadership development; and
Whereas, the workshop will include a conflict and communication assessment review, the findings of which will be shared with department leadership to improve overall departmental performance; and
Whereas, Full Circle Health will also provide two months of post-workshop virtual coaching and leadership development for twelve (12) identified leaders within the department, focusing on crisis management and trauma-informed coaching; and
Whereas, the recent Department of Justice investigation has emphasized the need for enhanced training programs within the police department, and this initiative aligns with those recommendations show below:
Service
Price
Two-Day Workshop
$12,000
Conflict & Communication Assessment Review
$1,500
Final Report & Summary Meeting with Leadership
$2,000
Post Virtual Coaching & Leadership Development
$13,000
($6,500 per month for two (2) months)
Total:
$28,500
; and
Whereas, the total cost for the worksho...
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