AG Platkin announced the launch of the New Jersey Law Enforcement Wellness & Resiliency Grant, a new statewide initiative that will provide $500,000 in 2026 to support wellness programs for New Jersey’s police officers, civilian staff, retirees, and their families. The new grant program is administered through the Attorney General’s Office of Policing Strategy & Innovation (OPSI), which was created in 2024 to promote excellence in policing, elevate officer wellness, and develop forward-leaning strategies in partnership with law enforcement leaders. 

Individual police agencies will be eligible for up to $50,000 to expand mental-health and wellness programming, including counseling, physical fitness services, annual wellness screenings, therapy animals, wellness-space upgrades, financial-literacy programming, and other initiatives that improve the wellbeing of agency personnel. 
 
“New Jersey has the finest law enforcement officers in the nation, men and women who serve with courage, professionalism, and deep commitment to their communities. But that commitment comes with exposure to trauma, repeated high-stress situations, and the pressures of a profession where asking for help has not always been easy. Through OPSI, we have been listening to law enforcement leaders, visiting agencies doing innovative wellness work, and responding quickly to what they told us they need. This new Wellness & Resiliency Grant is a direct result of those conversations. It’s an investment in the people who keep our residents safe, and a recognition that supporting our officers, from hire to retire, is essential for attracting and retaining the next generation of public-safety professionals.” – AG Platkin