JustGrants Questions.docx

Applicant Eligibility                        De-escalation 
Type of Agency (select one) 
Law Enforcement 
 
From the list below, please select the type of agency which best describes the applicant. Law 
Enforcement Entities 
Municipal Police 
 
Are you a state or local governmental entity applying for this funding opportunity? 
Yes 
 
If yes, is your agency in compliance with 8 U.S.C. §1373, which provides that State and local 
government entities may not prohibit, or in any way restrict, any government entity or official 
from sending to, receiving from, maintaining, or exchanging information regarding citizenship 
or immigration status, lawful or unlawful, of any individual with components of the U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security or any other federal, state or local government entity? This 
includes any prohibitions or restrictions imposed or established by a State or local 
government entity or official.  For additional information, please see the appendices in the 
FY25 Resource Guide for CPA Programs. 
Yes 
 
An agency with primary law enforcement authority is defined as the first responder to calls for service 
for all types of criminal incidents within its jurisdiction. Agencies are not considered to have primary 
law enforcement authority if they only: respond to or investigate specific type(s) of crime(s), respond 
to or investigate crimes within a correctional institution, serve warrants, provide courthouse security, 
transport prisoners, have cases referred to them for investigation or investigational support or only 
some combination of these. 
 
Based on this definition, does your agency have primary law enforcement authority? [Or, if 
contracting to receive services, does the agency that will be providing law enforcement 
services have primary law enforcement authority for the population to be served? 
Yes 
 
A law enforcement is established and operational if the jurisdiction has passed authorizing legislation 
and it has a current operating budget. 
Based on the definition above, is your agency established and currently operational? 
Yes 
 
Please indicate if your jurisdiction is primarily considered rural, urban, or suburban. 
Rural 
 
Enter the current number of sworn officers for your agency below: 
136 
 
Problem Identification 
Describe your agency’s overall philosophy toward de-escalation and responding to persons in 
crisis, and how this project will enhance the ability to perform in accordance with that 
philosophy. 
The Buckeye Police Department (BPD) prioritizes de-escalation in all calls for service, especially 
when responding to persons in crisis. BPD has a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) comprised of two 
teams, with each team consisting of a licensed mental health clinician and a BPD sworn officer. 
Additionally, BPD requires all sworn officers to complete an initial and an annual refresher training

courses regarding crisis intervention, people with mental and physical disabilities, and de-escalation 
tactics and trainings. BPD has a virtual reality decision-making simulation tool that all BPD sworn 
personnel are required to complete on an annual basis. The current simulation tool only provides 
officers with a prop handgun and a prop taser, which limits the use of force options to which BPD 
officers have access on a daily basis while on the job. BPD believes that training is pertinent to 
effectively and efficiently serve and protect the public. This current requested project proposes the 
acquisition and implementation of a new virtual reality simulation tool that has more use of force 
options, which more closely align with real use of force options that BPD officers may use. The use of 
force options included with the proposed virtual reality de-escalation training system include a 
handgun (Glock), a BolaWrap, Pepper Spray, a rifle, and a taser. By adding virtual reality training on 
additional use of force options, de-escalation resolutions are more likely to occur while on the job. 
BPD also prioritizes de-escalation tactics for its dispatchers. This virtual reality training system can 
also be utilized by dispatchers with realistic calls for service. This proposal also seeks to fund a new 
civilian position dedicated to training for de-escalation and response to persons in crisis. All of the 
aforementioned items will directly contribute to a better resolution and increased de-escalation, thus 
minimizing the use of force options. 
 
Project Description 
Instructions: Supported training programs must address one or more of the following areas of focus. 
Proposals may address multiple areas of focus but there is no prioritization of proposals that do so. 
Descriptions of these areas can be found in the section titled Areas of Focus. 
 
De-escalation tactics and alternatives to use of force. Bola Wrap VR LE training 
 
Safely responding to an individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis. 
LE and Dispatch training 
 
Safe encounters with individuals with disabilities. 
 
Successfully participating on a crisis intervention team. 
 
Making referrals to community-based services and support. 
Does this project propose training on de-escalation tactics and alternatives to use of force (as 
defined in the Areas of Focus section of the solicitation documents)? 
Yes 
 
Please provide a comprehensive description of the training proposed on de-escalation tactics 
and alternatives to use of force. Include detailed information on proposed curriculum(s), 
vendor(s), instructor qualifications, training modalities, frequency and duration of training, 
and intended training participants (i.e. number, rank, and position). 
 
BPD puts officers through a 40-hour Crisis Intervention Training school to enhance knowledge related 
to mental health and substance use struggles, and how to interact with these individuals in crisis. 
BPD is a part of the West Valley CIT Coalition, which works in partnership with neighboring agencies 
for universal training and consistent response to mental health calls for service.  Part of the CIT 
school includes both brief and extended scenarios where officers are required to de-escalate solely 
through verbal de-escalation, with no alternative tool options. 
  
There is a fairly consistent weekly review of calls for service, body camera when warranted, and 
informal training opportunities to teach the officers to pay attention to nonverbal cues and listen for 
the things that are not necessarily directly stated by persons in crisis. We are pushing to get away 
from the “do you want to hurt yourself, do you want to hurt others” mindset, as crisis intervention 
requires reading the entirety of the situation, behaviors, and not relying solely on the individual 
verbalizing their intent. 
  
Officers will send referrals for follow-up and also reach out requesting real-time assistance with best 
practices to address the dynamics of the call. BPD's goal and belief is that one cannot only address

legal issues as required, but also the needs that precipitated the event. The overall goal is to provide 
the community with resources and connections to better their quality of life, which will, in turn, likely 
decrease calls for service. 
  
BPD works with a number of community providers to triage and address issues based on the intensity 
of needs. BPD collaborates with Recovery Innovations and Community Bridges for immediate crisis 
stabilization and petition services. I work with outpatient clinics to keep in contact about police 
interactions, petitions, recommendations for mental health services, as well as support residents with 
voluntary connections for outpatient services. Involuntary is completed through our crisis stabilization 
providers (RI, CBI). BPD also has a network built through a human services division where BPD 
attends a monthly meeting with all providers to network, identify service needs and providers, and 
referral processes to address the needs of those experiencing crisis, which includes everything from 
food/housing crisis resources, to financial, to medical and mental health. 
  
CRT is also looking at building programming to assist with the identification of an individual (medallion 
program through DDD), and the use of air tags for those with developmental disabilities or dementia 
diagnoses. 
 
The training system proposed is an immersive virtual reality training system with five (5) use of force 
training options, including virtual reality props such as a handgun (Glock), a BolaWrap, pepper spray, 
a rifle, and a taser. This training tool combines muscle memory and repetition with over 50 standard 
scenarios and customization ability. The virtual reality training simulator is a controlled program that 
can be manipulated by BPD training personnel. Instructor training is available from the vendor. The 
proposed training system is called WRAP Reality from WRAP Technologies. The training system is 
user-friendly and can be easily utilized by BPD training personnel with no instructor qualifications 
required. The training system enhances pre-escalation, de-escalation, non-compliance, and conflict 
resolution. This training system helps officers implement de-escalation tactics while allowing them to 
practice resolving complex situations without causing injury. The training system is interactive, and 
scenarios can be run with multiple officers participating in the training scenario at the same time, and 
the duration of training is dependent on the scenario situation and the officer’s responses to the 
scenario. Additionally, WRAP Technologies continuously releases new scenarios that remain relevant 
to real-world situations such as political violence, mental health crises, etc. The intended training 
participants are all 136 sworn BPD personnel, including BPD officers, sergeants, lieutenants, 
commanders, the deputy police chief, and the police chief. Dispatch personnel will also be trained in 
the skills of recognition of various crises, de-escalation management, and communication of crises 
and de-escalation techniques to on-scene responders. WRAP Technologies has provided BPD a 
Sole-Source Justification Letter stating that the WRAP Reality Virtual Reality Training platform is the 
only available training “…solution that combines a fully untethered virtual reality training system with 
proprietary, law enforcement-specific instructional modules.” The Sole-Source letter has been 
uploaded as an attachment to the grant application in the JustGrants portal. Additionally, based upon 
BPD’s history regarding the Virtra de-escalation training, it is anticipated that training will be extended 
to local school faculty members, church leaders, non-profits, and other community members. 
 
Lee County (VA) Sheriff’s Office said, "It’s going to reduce litigation, it’s going to reduce injuries to 
suspects and officers”, and Northern York County Regional Police Department (PA) said “The variety 
scenarios and the ability to act out de-escalation tactics enables the officers to practice ending 
situations without deadly force. officers to practice ending situations without using 
deadly force. 
Does this project propose training on safely responding to an individual experiencing a 
mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis (as defined in the Areas of Focus section of the 
solicitation documents)?

Yes 
 
Please provide a comprehensive description of the training proposed on safely responding to 
an individual experiencing a mental or behavioral health or suicidal crisis. Include detailed 
information on proposed curriculum(s), vendor(s), instructor qualifications, training 
modalities, frequency and duration of training, and intended training participants (i.e. number, 
rank, and position). 
The WRAP Reality virtual training simulator by WRAP Technologies contains modules with realistic 
characters who may be experiencing a suicidal, behavioral or mental health crisis. This interactive 
training simulator responds to the officer’s actions to make the scenario as realistic as possible. The 
training system is user-friendly and can be easily utilized by BPD training personnel with no instructor 
qualifications required. Scenarios can be run with multiple officers participating in the training 
scenario at the same time, and the duration of training is dependent on the scenario situation and the 
officer’s responses to the scenario. Additionally, WRAP Technologies continuously releases new 
scenarios that remain relevant to real-world situations such as political violence, mental health crises, 
etc. The intended training participants are all 136 sworn BPD personnel, including BPD officers, 
sergeants, lieutenants, commanders, the deputy police chief, and the police chief. Training 
participants will eventually also include local school faculty members, church leaders, non-profits, and 
other community organizations. The proposed civilian De-escalation and Crisis Response Training 
Coordinator (Coordinator) will also provide de-escalation training to BPD’s dispatchers and other BPD 
civilian personnel who regularly interact with the public. For this portion of the training, BPD will 
require the Coordinator to be certified in training for addressing mental, behavioral health or suicidal 
crisis de-escalation. The initial number of non-sworn personnel who will be trained is approximately 
50 individuals, which includes dispatchers, code enforcement officers, police records clerks, BPD 
victim advocates, and civilian investigators. 
 
Does this project propose training on safe encounters with individuals with disabilities (as 
defined in the Areas of Focus section of the solicitation documents)? 
Yes 
 
Please provide a comprehensive description of the training proposed on safe encounters with 
individuals with disabilities. Include detailed information on proposed curriculum(s), 
vendor(s), instructor qualifications, training modalities, frequency and duration of training, 
and intended training participants (i.e. number, rank, and position). 
The WRAP Reality virtual training simulator by WRAP Technologies contains modules with realistic 
characters that have physical or mental disabilities. This interactive training simulator responds to the 
officer’s actions to make the scenario as realistic as possible. The training system is user-friendly and 
can be easily utilized by BPD training personnel with no instructor qualifications required. Scenarios 
can be run with multiple officers participating in the training scenario at the same time, and the 
duration of training is dependent on the scenario situation and the officer’s responses to the scenario. 
Additionally, WRAP Technologies continuously releases new scenarios that remain relevant to real-
world situations such as political violence, mental health crises, physical or mental disabilities etc. 
The intended training participants are all 136 sworn BPD personnel, including BPD officers, 
sergeants, lieutenants, commanders, the deputy police chief, and the police chief. Upon availability of 
BPD, training participants may eventually also include local school faculty members, church leaders, 
non-profits, and other community organizations. The proposed civilian De-escalation and Crisis 
Response Training Coordinator will also provide de-escalation training to BPD’s dispatchers and 
other BPD civilian personnel who regularly interact with the public. For this portion of the training, 
BPD will require the Coordinator to be certified in training for addressing individuals who have 
physical and mental disabilities. The initial number of non-sworn personnel who will be trained is 
approximately 50 individuals, which includes dispatchers, code enforcement officers, police records 
clerks, BPD victim advocates, and civilian investigators.

Does this project propose training on successfully participating on a crisis intervention team 
(as defined in the Areas of Focus section of the solicitation documents)? 
Yes 
 
Please provide a comprehensive description of the training proposed on successfully 
participating on a crisis intervention team. Include detailed information on proposed 
curriculum(s), vendor(s), instructor qualifications, training modalities, frequency and duration 
of training, and intended training participants (i.e. number, rank, and position). 
The WRAP Reality virtual training simulator by WRAP Technologies contains modules that have crisis 
intervention team scenarios. This interactive training simulator responds to the officer’s and clinician’s 
actions to make the scenario as realistic as possible. The training system is user-friendly and can be 
easily utilized by BPD training personnel with no instructor qualifications required. Scenarios can be 
run with multiple officers or clinicians participating in the training scenario at the same time, and the 
duration of training is dependent on the scenario situation and the officers’ and clinicians’ responses 
to the scenario. Additionally, WRAP Technologies continuously releases new scenarios that remain 
relevant to real-world situations such as political violence, mental health crises, physical or mental 
disabilities, etc. The intended training participants are all 136 sworn BPD personnel, including BPD 
officers, sergeants, lieutenants, commanders, the deputy police chief, and the police chief. Upon 
availability of BPD, training participants may eventually also include local school faculty members, 
church leaders, non-profits, and other community organizations. The proposed civilian De-escalation 
and Crisis Response Training Coordinator will also provide de-escalation training to BPD’s 
dispatchers and other BPD civilian personnel who regularly interact with the public. For this portion of 
the training, BPD will require the Coordinator to be certified in training for addressing individuals who 
have physical and mental disabilities. The initial number of non-sworn personnel who will be trained is 
approximately 50 individuals, which includes dispatchers, code enforcement officers, police records 
clerks, BPD victim advocates, and civilian investigators. 
 
Does this project propose training on making referrals to community-based services and 
support (as defined in the Areas of Focus section of the solicitation documents)? 
Yes 
 
Please provide a comprehensive description of the training proposed on making referrals to 
community-based services and support. Include detailed information on proposed 
curriculum(s), vendor(s), instructor qualifications, training modalities, frequency and duration 
of training, and intended training participants (i.e. number, rank, and position). 
The De-escalation and Crisis Response Training Coordinator will be responsible for reminding BPD 
personnel of the different community-based services that may be referred. The Coordinator will 
integrate this as a requirement while participants go through their WRAP Reality scenarios. The 
WRAP Reality virtual training simulator by WRAP Technologies contains modules that have scenarios 
in which referrals to community-based services and support may be useful in providing excellent 
service while de-escalating events. This interactive training simulator responds to the participant’s 
actions to make the scenario as realistic as possible. The training system is user-friendly and can be 
easily utilized by BPD training personnel with no instructor qualifications required. Scenarios can be 
run with multiple BPD personnel participating in the training scenario at the same time, and the 
duration of training is dependent on the scenario situation and the officers’ and clinicians’ responses 
to the scenario. Additionally, WRAP Technologies continuously releases new scenarios that remain 
relevant to real-world situations such as political violence, mental health crises, physical or mental 
disabilities, etc. The intended training participants are all 136 sworn BPD personnel, including BPD 
officers, sergeants, lieutenants, commanders, the deputy police chief, and the police chief. Upon 
availability of BPD, training participants may eventually also include local school faculty members, 
church leaders, non-profits, and other community organizations. The proposed civilian De-escalation

and Crisis Response Training Coordinator will also provide referral training to BPD’s dispatchers and 
other BPD civilian personnel who regularly interact with the public. For this portion of the training, 
BPD will require the Training Coordinator to be certified in training for addressing individuals who 
have physical and mental disabilities. The initial number of non-sworn personnel who will be trained is 
approximately 50 individuals, including dispatchers, code enforcement officers, police records clerks, 
BPD victim advocates, and civilian investigators. 
 
What are the learning objectives of the training program proposed? If multiple trainings are 
proposed, include all learning objectives, and indicate what training they are linked to. 
BPD’s training policy states that its policy is to develop, support, and advance the skills, knowledge, 
and abilities attendant to every member of the police department through the training function. The 
proposed program supports this policy. The learning objective is to enhance BPD personnel’s 
response to calls for service in all aspects, especially those that require de-escalation tactics or crisis 
intervention. The WRAP Reality virtual simulation tool trains and ensures that officers can make split-
second decisions for pre-escalation, de-escalation, and tactical response events. Comprehensive 
analytics and data-driven performance insights will track officer performance and progress, ensuring 
that officers perform and provide the highest level of service while minimizing use of force events. The 
training coordinator will conduct ongoing training programs for BPD’s sworn and non-sworn 
personnel. These programs include the use of the WRAP Reality simulator, as well as instructional 
courses for dispatchers and officers. The objective is for all sworn personnel and personnel who 
regularly interact with the public to complete the training once per year. The WRAP Reality simulator 
regularly releases new scenarios in which BPD will ensure their personnel participate in and complete 
these new scenarios. These trainings are also complemented with the use of the Virtra virtual reality 
training system, which is used to further train staff at least once per year regarding de-escalation and 
non-use of force tactics and strategies. The goal is for these regular trainings to instill auto-response 
and muscle memory reactions that mimic best practices. 
 
Does the proposed project include the purchase of equipment or technology to support 
training? 
Yes 
 
Please identify the type of equipment or technology proposed for purchase. 
The proposed technology is a virtual reality training system that supports and furthers best practices 
relating to handling events that involve persons with mental health and behavior challenges, 
disabilities, substance abuse, persons in crisis, and suicidal tendencies. The WRAP Reality virtual 
training simulator by WRAP Technologies contains modules with realistic characters who may be 
experiencing a suicidal, behavioral or mental health crisis. The training system contains an extensive 
collection of scenarios that reflect interactions similar to what BPD personnel may experience while 
on the job. This interactive training simulator responds to the officer’s actions to make the scenario as 
realistic as possible. WRAP Technologies regularly adds new scenarios to their collection to remain 
relevant to real-world situations such as political violence, mental health crises, physical or mental 
disabilities, etc. The technology will help BPD cultivate a culture of evolution where learning is 
continuous, while supporting unwavering preparedness and fostering exceptional competence for 
BPD personnel. 
 
Please identify the vendor(s) of equipment or technology proposed. If not yet known, please 
type “unknown.” 
The vendor of the equipment/technology is WRAP Technologies, which was established in 2016 in 
Tempe, Arizona. 
 
Please identify, in specific terms, how the proposed equipment or technology purchase will 
contribute to the development or enhancement of a larger de-escalation training program.

Management and Implementation 
BPD currently has a virtual reality decision-making simulation tool called Virtra that all BPD sworn 
personnel are required to complete on an annual basis. The current simulation tool only provides 
officers with a prop handgun and a prop taser, which limits the use of force options that BPD officers 
have access to on a daily basis while on the job. The current virtual reality simulator is also limited in 
the number of scenarios available, and department-specific training programs cannot be created. 
BPD believes that training is pertinent to effectively and efficiently serve and protect the public. The 
world and public are ever evolving, and BPD must be able to evolve its response accordingly. This 
project proposes the acquisition and implementation of a new virtual reality simulation tool that has 
more use of force options that more closely align with real use of force options that BPD officers may 
use. The use of force options included with the proposed virtual reality de-escalation training system 
include a handgun (Glock), a BolaWrap, Pepper Spray, a rifle, and a taser. By adding virtual reality 
training on additional use of force options, de-escalation resolutions are more likely to occur while on 
the job. The proposed technology’s training platform is easily customizable to build department-
specific training programs relevant to the most common calls for service that BPD personnel engage 
in on a regular basis. WRAP Technologies has provided BPD a Sole-Source Justification Letter 
stating that the WRAP Reality Virtual Reality Training platform is the only available training “…solution 
that combines a fully untethered virtual reality training system with proprietary, law enforcement-
specific instructional modules.” The Sole-Source letter has been uploaded as an attachment to the 
grant application in the JustGrants portal.  
 
BPD also prioritizes de-escalation tactics for its dispatchers. This virtual reality training system can 
also be utilized by dispatchers with realistic calls for service. This proposal also seeks to fund a new 
civilian position dedicated to de-escalation training and responding to persons in crisis training. All of 
the aforementioned items will directly contribute to a better resolution and increased de-escalation, 
thus minimizing the utilization of use of force options. 
 
Will participant learning, participant satisfaction, knowledge retention, and/or skill usage be 
assessed?  
Yes 
 
Explain how participant learning, participant satisfaction, knowledge retention, and/or skill 
usage be assessed. 
WRAP Reality has an inventory of over 40 training modules with pertinent real-world, real-time 
scenarios designed by police training experts. The system trains several top skills and advanced 
officer expertise in de-escalation, conflict resolution, process, procedure, and more. It has an 
innovative replay and review of each training session, with voice recordings of the officer, 
movements, and shot placement. The drone-assisted coaching allows the instructor to analyze every 
angle of the replay to review movement and officer placement within the module. The software 
includes instant replay functionality, including Reality Rewind, which provides a full recording of the 
training session, shot placement trajectory, accuracy, and two-way audio recording. Trainers have the 
option to provide student information before beginning the training scenario, enabling recordings and 
training records to be saved and pulled up in future sessions for baseline performance and 
improvement tracking. 
 
Unique to Wrap Reality is the Reality Rewind feature, which allows a full 360-degree rendering of 
each session, including a timeline, projectile trajectories, and scenario-specific data. Being able to 
replay, analyze, and learn from each run-through of each program at any time afterwards allows 
educators to generate recurring value from this training program. BPD personnel will be required to 
participate in and complete several scenarios on an annual basis to ensure that their skills are 
maintained. Since the scenarios are recorded, analysis and feedback are immediate, allowing 
personnel to see from an outside perspective on how they could have performed better, which

enhances participant learning, knowledge retention, and skill usage. Participants should walk away 
from the training scenarios feeling more confident in their ability to respond to all calls for service. 
Surveys can be conducted on personnel who have completed their training to gauge their 
satisfaction, learning experience, and knowledge retention, as well as how their skills have improved.  
 
BPD currently utilizes CompStat, which is a performance management system that sends weekly 
reports to BPD command staff regarding crime data and results from public surveys from individuals 
who interacted with BPD personnel during that week. CompStat increases officer accountability and 
actively monitors crime trends within the community. BPD will compare CompStat data before and 
after the training for BPD personnel to see if improvements are being made as a result of the virtual 
reality training software. 
 
Has the proposed training been certified by a nationally recognized certification program, a 
state POST, or developed by the U.S. Department of Justice? How do we know this? Is a 
certification in process? CG Asked the vendor and they stated no with no certification in 
process  
WRAP Reality has not been formally recognized by a national certification body or state POST. 
Tailored to every customer, the WRAP Reality virtual training platform provides the foundation on 
which to build department-specific training programs. All training modules and scenarios are designed 
in collaboration with a network of public safety professionals and law enforcement training experts to 
ensure relevance and applicability. 
 
Identify relevant certification or development of the proposed training. 
There is no relevant certification or development required for the proposed training. The WRAP 
Reality system is user-friendly, making it easy for the Training Coordinator to operate. However, BPD 
will require the Training Coordinator to have practical experience with virtual reality training and de-
escalation training programs. The Training Coordinator will be required to have law enforcement 
experience and prior training experience to ensure the success of the proposed training. The Training 
Coordinator should have a bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal justice, psychology, or a related 
field in order to provide crisis intervention training. The Training Coordinator should have also 
successfully completed specialized crisis intervention training programs. 
 
Does the proposed training have support from agency leadership?  
Yes 
 
Describe how agency leadership has demonstrated support for the proposed training.  
BPD leadership prioritizes training in all aspects, especially in de-escalation and crisis response. This 
prioritization is evident through this grant request as well as the acquisition and implementation of the 
VirTra virtual reality training system, which was acquired in 2023 and is currently in use. BPD 
leadership stated the need for training with respect to greater use of force options that VirTra does not 
have (pepper spray, rifle, and bolawrap), which will expose BPD personnel to increased realistic 
training scenarios as the use of force will more closely align with the tools that BPD personnel have 
available to them while on the job. In calendar year 2024, BPD completed over 400 hours of training 
for BPD personnel, and is looking to offer greater training opportunities (2024 annual report). 
 
Please identify key staff who will be responsible for implementing this project, including a 
brief description of their experience and current role. 
A key staff member responsible for implementing this project is BPD’s Training Sergeant, Timothy 
Cook, who has been with BPD since 2019 and is the department’s Training Sergeant and subject 
matter expert. Sergeant Cook commenced his career in the State of Georgia as a State Peace 
Officer, and he served with the U.S. Border Patrol prior to being sworn in as a Buckeye Police Officer. 
Sergeant Cook has completed over 13 Certifications and Specialized Trainings, including de-

escalation training. He is also Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certified in Arizona and 
Georgia as a Level III – Senior Instructor. Sergeant Cook will oversee the Training Coordinator to 
ensure the program is progressing successfully.  
 
Another key staff member responsible for implementing the project is Rob Roach, the City of 
Buckeye’s Grant Program Manager. Rob Roach has over 11 years of grant management experience 
and has been with the City of Buckeye since February 2022. Rob previously worked for the City of 
Tucson, specializing in finance and grant management. Rob has applied for, been awarded, and 
successfully managed numerous Federal, State, County, and private grants, and is familiar with all 
grant requirements, including financial and performance reporting requirements. Rob will be 
responsible for managing the grant and ensuring all grant requirements have been met. Rob will also 
work closely with Sergeant Cook to ensure grant compliance and performance measurement 
tracking. 
 
The final key staff member who will play a key role in the project’s implementation is the proposed 
Training Coordinator. The Training Coordinator will be required to have practical experience with 
virtual reality training and de-escalation training programs. The Training Coordinator will also be 
required to have law enforcement experience and prior training experience to ensure the success of 
the proposed training. Additionally, they should have a bachelor’s degree in social work, criminal 
justice, psychology, or a related field to provide crisis intervention training. The Training Coordinator 
should have also completed specialized crisis intervention training programs. This individual will work 
closely with Sergeant Cook and Rob Roach to ensure the program and BPD personnel are 
successful. 
 
All of the aforementioned key staff members will work closely with BPD Command Staff to ensure that 
the program aligns with the department’s goals and objectives. This collaboration will also ensure that 
the program is addressing key findings from the weekly CompStat reports that BPD receives. 
 
Please identify any deliverables expected to result from this project. Deliverables might 
include training deliveries (agencies will be required to report on the number of individuals 
trained during each performance period), training curriculum development; training aides 
created (e.g., videos, toolkits, presentations), reports generated as the result of data analysis 
or after-action review, policies created or revised, or presentations or reports of findings 
relevant to the projects funded through this grant. 
Deliverables will include the number of individuals trained during each reporting period, how many 
training modules within the WRAP reality system are being utilized, the curriculum of the modules 
trained, as well as how many new modules have been introduced to BPD personnel, and the number 
of training aids created through the recording of personnel participating in the virtual training. 
Deliverables will include the Training Coordinator data collected through conducting exit interviews for 
feedback and practicality of the training, tracking in-field outcomes such as responses to resistance, 
use of force, community responses, and diversion from jail, and conducting periodic assessments of 
the program to improve the training system and delivery. The Coordinator will also monitor any 
training that results in cost savings and policing efficiencies, and research various tools produced to 
aid in organizational improvement, such as videos and handouts. Participants will be able to review 
their actions after they have completed each scenario, allowing them and the Training Coordinator to 
analyze and debrief the scenario, as well as determine areas for improvement. BPD will also allow 
neighboring agencies and community agencies to utilize the virtual reality de-escalation training 
system, provided that BPD personnel take priority for mandatory training purposes. 
 
Please explain how the expected outcomes of this project will be sustained after the 
performance period of the award has ended.

After the 24-month period of performance has been completed, BPD will sustain the training program 
and the Training Coordinator through its General Fund account of the City of Buckeye. BPD 
command staff and training staff will continuously collaborate to discuss CompStat data received 
weekly and determine ways to improve the program to fit the needs of the department and 
community. The annual participation and completion of the training programs will continue indefinitely 
once the grant period of performance has ended. Annual assessments are planned to review and 
analyze program results and effectiveness, and to determine if any adjustments are required. 
 
Cooperation with Federal Immigration Officials 
Priority consideration will be given to state or local law enforcement applicants who cooperate with 
federal immigration officials through the following activities: 
 
A Memorandum of Agreement between your law enforcement agency and the U.S. Department of 
Homeland Security (“DHS”) under 8 U.S.C. § 1357(g)(1) where officers are delegated limited 
immigration officer authority to identify and process for removal aliens in our custody under the 
direction and supervision of DHS. 
A  law enforcement agency that operates a detention or correctional facility in which individuals are 
fingerprinted and detained for periods of 24 hours or longer; and your governing body has or will 
implement policies and/or practices that ensure: (1) the U.S. Department of Homeland Security 
(“DHS”) personnel have access to correctional or detention facilities in order to meet with an alien (or 
an individual believed to be an alien) and inquire as to his or her right to be or to remain in the United 
States; and (2) DHS is provided upon request at least 48 hours advance notice, where possible, of an 
alien’s scheduled release date and time so that DHS may take custody of the alien. 
Check the below boxes that apply to your agency.a 
My agency is a state or local law enforcement agency that has a Memorandum of 
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) under 8 U.S.C. § 
1357(g)(1) and our officers are delegated limited immigration officer authority to identify 
and process for removal aliens in our custody under the direction and supervision of DHS. 
My agency is a state or local law enforcement agency that operates a detention or 
correctional facility in which individuals are fingerprinted and detained for periods of 24 
hours or longer; and our governing body has implemented or, before drawing down grant 
funds if awarded, will implement policies and/or practices that ensure: (1) the U.S. 
Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) personnel have access to correctional or 
detention facilities in order to meet with an alien (or an individual believed to be an alien) 
and inquire as to his or her right to be or to remain in the United States; and (2) DHS is 
provided upon request at least 48 hour advance notice, where possible, of an alien’s 
scheduled release date and time so that DHS may take custody of the alien. 
Buckeye uses the facilities of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office. BPD is in complete 
agreement with the DHS activities and provides full cooperation. BPD has other MOA 
arranges with other federal agencies such as the US Marshal’s Office and??? This is a 
question where we check a box, there is no area for us to add text 
None of the above 
Research and Development 
Please complete the following questions. 
Instructions: For the purposes of this solicitation, R&D as defined by 2 C.F.R. §200.87 means all 
research activities, both basic and applied, and all development activities that are performed by 
nonfederal entities. The term “research” also includes activities involving the training of individuals in 
research techniques where such activities use the same facilities as other research and development 
activities and where such activities are not included in the instruction function. “Research” is defined

as a systematic study directed toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject 
studied. “Development” is the systematic use of knowledge and understanding gained from research 
directed toward the production of useful materials, devices, systems, or methods, including design 
and development of prototypes and processes. 
 
Please select “yes” if any part of your project could be considered R&D or “no” if no portion of your 
project would support R&D. 
Could any portion of your project be considered research and development (R&D) as defined 
by 2 C.F.R. §200.87? 
 No 
 
Youth-Centered Project 
Please complete the following questions. 
Instructions: For the purposes of this solicitation, please select “yes” if a purpose of some or all of the 
activities to be carried out under the award (whether by the recipient, or a subrecipient at any tier) is 
to benefit a set of individuals under 18 years of age. NOTE: A special award condition will apply to all 
youth‐centered awards. This condition will require recipients and subrecipients to make 
determinations of suitability before certain covered individuals interact with participating minors under 
the age of 18 years old in the course of activities funded under the award. 
Could any activities under your project involve interactions with minors under the age of 18 
years? 
No 
 
Training 
Please complete the following questions. 
Instructions: The COPS Office defines training as the teaching and learning activities carried out for 
the primary purpose of helping members of an organization other than your own acquire and apply 
the knowledge, skills, abilities, and attitudes needed by a particular job or organization. Training is 
driven by specific goals and objectives; it is not a single event but rather an ongoing process that 
requires continuous self-reflection and evaluation. Guides, webinars, articles, conference 
presentations, toolkits, podcasts, videos, blogs, and news feeds (to provide a few examples) can 
serve as support material in trainings or as standalone materials to increase knowledge, but on their 
own they are not defined as training by the COPS Office. Please select “yes” if any part of your 
project fits within the definition of training or “no” if no portion of your project fits within the definition of 
training. 
Could any portion of your project be considered training? 
Yes 
 
U.S. Attorney's District Office 
Please select your U.S. Attorney’s District Office from the below drop-down options. 
Arizona 
 
Law Enforcement Executive/Program Official Contact Information 
Please provide the name and contact information for the highest ranking Law Enforcement or 
Program Official and Government Executive or Financial Official for your agency or organization, 
please see instructions below. 
LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE/PROGRAM OFFICIAL 
This position will ultimately be responsible for the programmatic management of the award. 
Instructions for Law Enforcement Agencies: 
For law enforcement agencies, the Law Enforcement Executive is the highest ranking official in the 
jurisdiction (Chief of Police, Sheriff, or equivalent). Before this application can be submitted, the Entity

Administrator in JustGrants must invite this individual to apply for a JustGrants account with the role 
of Authorized Representative, and this individual must log in to JustGrants to review the application. 
Instructions for Non-Law Enforcement Agencies: 
For non-law enforcement agencies (e.g., institutions of higher education, school districts, private 
organizations, etc.), the Program Official is the highest-ranking official in the jurisdiction (e.g., 
executive director, chief executive officer, or equivalent).  Please note that information for non-
executive positions (e.g., clerks, trustees) is not acceptable. Before this application can be submitted, 
the Entity Administrator in JustGrants must invite this individual to apply for a JustGrants account with 
the role of Authorized Representative, and this individual must log in to JustGrants to review the 
application. 
First name: Robert 
Last name: Sanders 
Phone: 623-349-6430 
Email address: rsanders@buckeyeaz.gov 
 
Government Executive/Financial Official Contact Information 
GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE/FINANCIAL OFFICIAL 
 
This position will ultimately be responsible for the financial management of the award. Please 
note that information for non-executive positions (e.g., clerks, trustees) is not acceptable. 
 
Instructions for Law Enforcement Agencies: 
For law enforcement agencies, this is the highest-ranking government official within your jurisdiction 
(e.g., Superintendent, Mayor, City Administrator, or equivalent). Before this application can be 
submitted, the Entity Administrator in JustGrants must invite this individual to apply for a JustGrants 
account with the role of Authorized Representative, and this individual must log in to JustGrants to 
review the application. 
Instructions for Non-Law Enforcement Agencies and Non-Government Agencies: 
For non-law enforcement agencies, this is the financial official who has the authority to apply for this 
award on behalf of the applicant agency (e.g., Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer, or 
equivalent).  Please note that information for non-executive positions (e.g., clerks, trustees) is not 
acceptable. Before this application can be submitted, the Entity Administrator in JustGrants must 
invite this individual to apply for a JustGrants account with the role of Authorized Representative, and 
this individual must log in to JustGrants to review the application. 
Title: Mayor 
 First name: Eric 
Last name: Orsborn 
Phone: 623-349-6946 
Email address: eorsborn@buckeyeaz.gov 
Application Submitter Contact Information 
Instructions for Application Submitter Contact: 
Enter the application point of contact's name and contact information. 
First name: Rob 
Last name: Roach 
Phone: 623-349-6165 
Email address: rroach@buckeyeaz.gov 
Law Enforcement and Community Policing Strategy 
Please complete the following questions. 
Instructions: The following is the COPS Office definition of community policing that emphasizes the 
primary components of community partnerships, organizational transformation, and problem 
solving: Community policing is a philosophy that promotes organizational strategies that support the 
systematic use of partnerships and problem solving techniques to proactively address the immediate

conditions that give rise to public safety issues  such as crime, social disorder, and fear of 
crime. Please refer to the COPS Office website 
(https://cops.usdoj.gov/RIC/ric.php?page=detail&id=COPS-P157) for further information regarding 
this definition and its sub-elements. 
 
Please answer the following questions regarding your community support and impact on the 
jurisdiction. 
To what extent is there community support in your jurisdiction for implementing the proposed 
award activities? 
High level of support 
 
If awarded, to what extent will the award activities impact the other components of the 
criminal justice system in your jurisdiction? 
Potentially increased impact 
 
Explain how the proposed activities address a specific public safety need. (max 250 words) 
De-escalation and crisis intervention are an ever-growing public safety need, especially with those 
who are experiencing mental health crises or those who have physical or mental disabilities. The 
virtual reality training system directly addresses these public safety needs as it enables BPD 
personnel to be better prepared to properly respond and de-escalate situations that would otherwise 
potentially result in injuries without the proper crisis intervention and de-escalation training. In 2024, 
BPD received 514 calls for services that included a mental health component or substance use, in 
which BPD’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) was deployed (2024 annual report). In comparison, 
2023’s CIT calls for service were only 132, meaning that there was a 289% increase in CIT calls for 
service (638472307122000000). Buckeye is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the United 
States, with an estimated population of 114,000 in July 2024 (Buckeye among fastest growing cities 
in Arizona per reports - InBuckeye.com), which lends itself to additional like-kind cases. BPD 
anticipates an increase in calls for service for crisis intervention and the need for de-escalation 
training. Additionally, new police recruits and dispatchers will need to be trained in these community 
policing strategies. 
 
Explain how the proposed activities will be utilized to reorient any affected law enforcement 
agency's mission toward community-oriented policing or enhance its involvement in or 
commitment to community-oriented policing. (max 250 words) 
It is BPD’s policy to adopt strategies, partnerships, and an institutional culture that further community-
oriented policing. The proposed virtual reality training program will enhance BPD’s commitment to 
community-oriented policing. The training program focuses on and emphasizes the need for de-
escalation and crisis intervention skills for BPD personnel and for community engagement. In 2024, 
BPD received 514 calls for services that included a mental health component or substance use, in 
which BPD’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) was deployed (2024 annual report). In comparison, 
2023’s CIT calls for service were only 132, meaning that there was a 289% increase in CIT calls for 
service (638472307122000000). Buckeye is also one of the fastest-growing cities in the United 
States, with an estimated population of 114,000 in July 2024 (Buckeye among fastest growing cities 
in Arizona per reports - InBuckeye.com). BPD anticipates an increase in calls for service for crisis 
intervention and de-escalation. This program will focus on the needs of the community based on 
weekly results provided by CompStat. This program focuses on a problem-solving and prevention-
oriented policing approach that emphasizes the role of the community stakeholders in helping set 
police priorities. WRAP Reality has an inventory of over 40 training modules with pertinent real-world, 
real-time scenarios designed by police training experts, with new training scenarios released regularly 
to stay relevant to ever-changing communities. The Training Coordinator will be required to stay 
current with new training topics, materials, and tactics to ensure they provide the best training.

Identify any current governmental, community or agency initiatives that complement or will be 
coordinated with the proposed activities. (max 250 words) 
BPD currently has a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) comprised of two teams, with each team 
consisting of a licensed mental health clinician and a BPD sworn officer. BPD also prioritizes training 
in all aspects, especially in de-escalation and crisis response. This prioritization is evident through 
this grant request as well as the prior acquisition and implementation of the VirTra virtual reality 
training system that is currently in use. BPD leadership stated the need for greater use of force 
options de-escalation training that VirTra does not have (pepper spray, rifle, and bolawrap), which will 
expose BPD personnel to increased realistic training scenarios as the use of force will more closely 
align with the tools that BPD personnel have available to them while on the job. In calendar year 
2024, BPD completed over 400 hours of training for BPD personnel and is looking to offer greater 
training opportunities (2024 annual report). BPD also actively participates in neighborhood community 
policing, which includes the engagement and partnership with local public and private agencies. BPD 
has frequently invited school officials and local citizens to participate in its virtual training program. 
Over the past 12 months, approximately 200 individuals have completed the VirTra training, including 
BPD officers, City of Buckeye employees, Citizens Police Academy members, City of Buckeye 
Council members, and civic group members. The proposed project encompasses all of the 
aforementioned agency initiatives and will aid in BPD’s goal to provide excellent service to the 
community.  
 
Identify any key community or other stakeholder partnerships (community groups, private 
and/or public agencies) that will play a role in the implementation of the proposed activities. 
(max 250words) 
Some of the key community partnerships include the Way Out West (WOW) Coalition, Community 
Bridges, West Valley Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coalition, Tri-District Safety Coalition, Homeless 
Youth Connection, local schools, local churches, local food banks, small businesses, etc. All of these 
parties will play a role in the implementation of the proposed project as they will be provided the 
opportunity to utilize the WRAP Reality training simulator so that may experience and gain knowledge 
regarding the level of training that BPD personnel are required to complete to better serve the 
community. These partners will also play a key role in the success of the program through their 
feedback from exit interviews. The exit interviews will provide partners a chance to share what they 
liked and disliked about the training, as well as provide potential improvements to enhance the 
program and ensure that BPD personnel are up to date on training to address the community’s 
needs. Neighboring jurisdictions’ law enforcement will also play a role in the implementation of the 
proposed training program, as they may receive training and share what has or has not worked for 
their jurisdictions, including success stories and feedback received from their communities. 
 
 Describe the strategy to consult with any community groups and appropriate private and 
public agencies in the implementation of the proposed activities. (max 250 words) 
The Buckeye Police Department currently engages in neighborhood community policing, which 
involves close collaboration and partnerships with community groups, businesses, and citizens. Some 
of the key community partnerships include the Way Out West (WOW) Coalition, Community Bridges, 
West Valley Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Coalition, Tri-District Safety Coalition, Homeless Youth 
Connection, local schools, local churches, local food banks, small businesses, etc. BPD will make the 
WRAP Reality Training program available to community agencies, provided that BPD personnel are 
current on their training requirements within the program. Community groups may include Buckeye 
school faculty members, churches, various local coalitions, homeless outreach agencies, and 
substance abuse coalitions. BPD’s current virtual reality program, VirTra, is available to various 
community agencies, allowing the community to see how BPD is preparing its personnel to better 
address the public’s needs. Over the past 12 months, approximately 200 individuals have completed 
the VirTra training, including BPD officers, City of Buckeye employees, Citizens Police Academy 
members, City of Buckeye Council members, and civic group members. The program also assists

community members on de-escalation and crisis intervention tactics should they encounter an event 
that requires immediate action before law enforcement arrives. Members of these community groups 
who participate in the new virtual reality training program will be requested to complete exit interviews 
to provide their thoughts on the program and what improvements they think the program should make 
to provide better service to the community.  
 
Explanation of Need for Financial Assistance 
All applicants are required to explain their inability to address the need for this award without 
federal assistance. Please do so in the space below. 
[Please limit your response to a maximum of 1,000 characters.] 
The City of Buckeye is one of the fastest-growing cities in the U.S. The revenue generated by this population 
growth lags behind the population explosion by several years. However, the services demanded by the 
population are immediate, leaving Buckeye with expenditure requirements that continuously exceed the 
revenue available. Operating expenditure requirements supersede capital requirements. Buckeye's FY 2025 
budget shows revenues of $189 million and expenditures of $221 million, leaving a shortfall of $32 million. 
Similarly, BPD’s FY 25 budgeted revenues are only $465,000 versus expenditures of $38 million. Attempts to 
help bridge the budget gap have been successful, but the budget gap is so large that BPD is still in need of this 
de-escalation and crisis intervention training program. This virtual reality training program is not in the City of 
Buckeye's budget. If awarded, after completion of the grant, Buckeye will continue the training program in 
subsequent BPD budgets. 
 
Continuation of Support After Federal Funding Ends 
Instructions: The questions in this section will be used for programs without a retention requirement to 
report any plans to continue the program or activity after the conclusion of federal funding. 
Does your agency or organization plan to obtain necessary support and continue the 
program, project, or activity following the conclusion of federal support? 
Yes 
 
Please identify the source(s) of funding that your agency plans to utilize to continue the 
program, project, or activity following the conclusion of federal support:  
 
General funds. If awarded, after the expiration of the grant period of performance, Buckeye will include the 
continuation of the virtual reality training program in subsequent General Fund budgets. This section does 
not allow free answer, it is yes or no only 
Yes 
 
Issue bonds or raise taxes 
No 
 
Private sources and donations 
No 
 
Non-federal asset forfeiture funds (subject to approval from the state or local oversight 
agency) 
No 
 
State, local, or other non-federal grant funding 
No 
 
Fundraising efforts 
No

Other 
No 
 
Type of Agency of Organization 
Type of Agency (select one) 
Law Enforcement 
 
From the list below, please select the type of agency which best describes the applicant. Law 
Enforcement Entities 
Municipal Police 
 
Duplication Of Funding 
Instructions: 
Applicants are required to disclose whether they have pending applications for federally funded 
assistance or active federal awards that support the same or similar activities or services for which 
funding is being requested under this application. 
Be advised that as a general rule, COPS Office funding may not be used for the same item or service 
funded through another funding source. However, leveraging multiple funding sources in a 
complementary manner to implement comprehensive programs or projects is encouraged and is not 
seen as inappropriate. To aid the COPS Office in the prevention of awarding potentially duplicative 
funding, please indicate whether your agency has a pending application or an active award with any 
other federal funding source (e.g., direct federal funding or indirect federal funding through state sub-
awarded federal funds) which supports the same or similar activities or services as being proposed in 
this COPS Office application. 
Do you have any current, active non-COPS Office award with any other federal funding source 
(e.g., direct federal funding or indirect federal funding through state subawarded federal 
funds) that supports the same or similar activities or services as being proposed in this COPS 
Office application? 
No 
 
Do you have any pending non-COPS Office grant applications with any other federal funding 
source (e.g., direct federal funding or indirect federal funding through state subawarded 
federal funds)that support the same or similar activities or services as being proposed in this 
COPS Office application? 
No