Douglas County Sheriff’s deputies are at the scene of a shooting in Topaz Ranch Estates
At last week’s budget hearings, Sheriff Dan Coverley told county commissioners that during his law enforcement career he’s seen things that he’ll never unsee.
To help provide some support to personnel in those and other instances, the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office was awarded a $93,043 federal grant from the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office of Community Oriented Policing Services to support the mental health and long-term wellness of its personnel and their families.
The two-year grant will fund counseling, resources and other support services.
“By equipping our Peer Support Groups with better tools and training, we are creating a more robust safety net for our team,” said Sheriff Dan Coverley. “This ensures that our deputies and their families have a clear, confidential path to mental health resources, helping to reduce the stigma often associated with seeking help in law enforcement.”
Through this grant, the Sheriff’s Office is implementing a suite of wellness resources, including Peer Support Group training, mental health training with licensed clinicians, and immediate access to critical incident resources for first responders. Additionally, the funding supports administrative-level training focused on the development and long-term sustainability of these peer support initiatives.
The Peer Support Groups are now better prepared to provide vital guidance regarding available clinical services. While the federal funding covers a two-year period, the Sheriff’s Office is committed to sustaining these mental health standards for its first responders well beyond the life of the grant.
The DCSO is dedicated to providing professional law enforcement services to the residents and visitors of Douglas County, Nevada. Through community partnership and proactive wellness initiatives, DCSO strives to maintain a safe environment and a resilient workforce.