Submitted by: Allison Swift
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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MOU Between the City of Hyattsville, Town of Brentwood, and the City of Mt. Rainier Concerning Hyattsville’s Joint Crisis Response Program
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hyattsville, Town of Brentwood and the City of Mt. Rainier for the Joint CIT Mobile Crisis Program, upon the review and approval by the City Attorney for legal sufficiency.
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Summary Background:
The City was awarded a grant from the Department of Justice Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Office. The grant required applicants to apply with a joint focus to allow for a greater benefit. The City’s Mental Health Program Manager coordinated with the City of Mt. Rainier and the Town of Brentwood who enthusiastically agreed to participate. The joint CIT mobile crisis program will allow Hyattsville, Mt. Rainier and Brentwood Crisis Intervention certified officers to respond to behavioral health crisis calls with mental health clinicians. This program will be overseen by Mental Health Programs Manager, Ms. Augustus.
Next Steps:
Authorize signature of MOU.
Fiscal Impact:
None.
City Administrator Comments:
This is a great opportunity for the City. Recommends approval
Community Engagement:
None.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
Complete