{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-announces-200k-award-conyers-law-enforcement-mental", "Congressman Johnson Announces $200K Award for Conyers Law Enforcement Mental Health, Wellness Initiative", "2024-09-18", "2024", "2024-09", "Democrat", "House", "GA", "Henry C. \"Hank\" Johnson, Jr.", "J000288", "hankjohnson.house.gov", "hankjohnson", "https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases", "scraper", "CONYERS, GA \u2013 Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04) announced that the City of Conyers was awarded $200,000 through the Department of Justice\u2019s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office). The funding, part of more than $600 million in awards provided nationwide, comes through the Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act (LEMHWA) program to support the mental health and wellness of law enforcement officers and staff.\n\n\u201cThis $200,000 grant will directly benefit our law enforcement officers in Conyers by providing them with critical mental health resources and support,\u201d said Congressman Johnson. \u201cOur officers face tremendous challenges every day, and ensuring their well-being is essential not only for them but also for the safety and strength of our communities.\u201d\n\nThe award is part of a broader national initiative to support state, local, tribal, and other entities through various COPS Office grant programs, including funding to hire new officers, improve school safety, and combat the opioid and methamphetamine crises. The LEMHWA program, specifically, aims to improve access to mental health services for law enforcement officers and staff, an increasingly critical issue for police departments nationwide.\n\nIn total, the COPS Office will distribute more than $600 million to support public safety initiatives, including:\n\n$157 million through the COPS Hiring Program (CHP) to hire nearly 1,200 new officers.\n\n$73 million for school safety improvements through the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP).\n\n$25.1 million for crisis intervention teams and community policing development.\n\n$46 million to combat the opioid and methamphetamine crises.\n\n\u201cI commend the Department of Justice for recognizing the importance of investing in public safety and providing our local law enforcement with the tools they need to serve and protect,\u201d Congressman Johnson added. \u201cThis funding will make a meaningful difference for the people of Georgia\u2019s 4th District.\u201d\n\nFor more information about the COPS Office grants, visit the Department of Justice COPS website.", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-07T21:43:57Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://hankjohnson.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-johnson-announces-200k-award-conyers-law-enforcement-mental"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 1.7419939395040274, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}