The Beverly Police Department has been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation to implement a new wellness and resilience program over the next three years. This funding is part of a competitive annual grant program that selected the department from a record 959 applicants. The initiative will focus on enhancing mental health, resilience, and overall well-being for police officers, dispatchers, civilian staff, and their families. Beverly Police Chief John LeLacheur highlighted the importance of officer well-being in improving decision-making and reducing stress-related issues such as PTSD and burnout. The program will be co-coordinated by Lt. Mark Panjwani and Officer Ted Lane. The Cummings Foundation has increased its annual grant program from $30 million to $35 million, now offering fully unrestricted funding to allow nonprofits to address evolving community challenges effectively. Executive director Joyce Vyriotes stated that this approach aims to bolster the long-term stability of organizations and enhance their ability to meet community needs.