The Syracuse Police Department is receiving thousands in federal funding to improve how it responds to crisis situations.
The more than $300,000 will also support training on community policing, according to a release from the office of U.S. Rep. John Katko.
“This funding will help prevent crime and build trust between law enforcement and the community," Katko said in a statement. “With this new funding, the Syracuse Police Department will build their capacity to deploy community policing efforts and crisis intervention techniques.”
Part of the $323,887 come from a federal program focused on embedding mental health professionals alongside law enforcement officers. Additional money was made available through an initiative that emphasizes police-community relations.