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PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HOAG EXECUTIVE HEALTH FOR A WELLNESS PROGRAM
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DEPARTMENT: POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRESENTED BY: MICHELLE BRADBURY, LIEUTENANT
CONTACT INFORMATION: MICHELLE BRADBURY (714) 754-5292
RECOMMENDATION:
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Staff recommends the City Council:
1. Award a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) to HOAG Executive Health to provide a wellness program for a five-year term, effective July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2030, for a not to exceed amount of $150,000 annually.
2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute the PSA and any future amendments to the agreement.
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BACKGROUND:
Historically, police officers rarely discuss issues or seek assistance for stressors caused by their profession. They ignore or deal with these issues on their own, with little to no assistance from their departments or others. In the 1980s, law enforcement communities started recognizing the increasing stress and trauma that officers face in the line of duty. This led several police departments to create structured wellness programs that included both physical fitness and mental health support. By the 2010s, wellness programs became a more integral part of police departments nationwide, with many adopting formal wellness policies. In 2020, Wellness programs in law enforcement continued to evolve. Many agencies now are offering specialized wellness services, such as fitness assessments, counseling, meditation, and family support programs.
In November of 2022, the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training acknowledged the need for law enforcement organizations in California to create Wellness Programs to support officers. California Assembly Bill 178 provided grant funding to assist agencies in this endeavor. The Costa Mesa Police Department applied for the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) grant and was awarded $93,376 to establish an Officer Wellness and Mental Health Program. The grant ...
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