(1) Within the limits of available funds, the board of crime control shall develop and administer a crisis intervention team training program to increase the number of law enforcement officers, behavioral health providers, and community stakeholders who are trained to respond safely and effectively to incidents that involve an individual who is experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
(2) Local law enforcement agencies, including tribal law enforcement agencies, are eligible to receive grant funding. Grant funds must be used to provide specialized training to help officers:
(a) recognize and properly respond to individuals with a mental illness or behavioral health problem, including strategies for verbal de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques; and
(b) best utilize or establish collaborative programs that enhance the ability of law enforcement agencies to coordinate with community-based service providers to address the behavioral health problems of individuals typically encountered by law enforcement officers in the line of duty.