Submitted by: Allison Weikel
Submitting Department: Police Department
Agenda Section: Consent
Item Title:
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MOU: Town of Brentwood for the Police Mental Wellness Check-In Initiative
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move that Mayor and Council authorize the City Administrator to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Town of Brentwood concerning the HPD’s Mental Wellness Check-in Initiative.
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Summary Background:
In 2021, the City launched the HCPD Mental Wellness Check-In Initiative (“HCPD MWCI”), which is operated by HCPD, under which HCPD employees can receive free mental health services, including quarterly one-on-one meetings with licensed mental health practitioners who have prior experience working with first responders. The MOU dated January 31, 2022, has expired and HPD wishes to renew the MOU for an additional two years.
Next Steps:
Execute MOU
Fiscal Impact:
This program is grant funded.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend support.
Community Engagement:
N/A
Strategic Goals:
Goal 4 - Foster Excellence in all City Operations
Legal Review Required?
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