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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPD San Rafael Public Safety Alternative Response Team PPTPublic Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org San Rafael Police Department: Alternative Response for Frontline Mental Health & Homelessness July 5, 2022 Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Background •Over the past several years, there has been an emerging practice nationally to replace traditional law enforcement responders to 911 calls involving people in crisis with social workers, mental health counselors or medical staff. •Emerging model of “Alternative Responders” similar to the nationally recognized Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets program (CAHOOTS). •The Integrated Health Response or Alternative Response model pairs a crisis counselor and emergency medical technician (EMT) to respond to calls for service, or to proactively intervene in cases where individuals are in need of care. (Individuals experiencing homelessness, mental health issues, acute care) •Alleviate First Responders from call volume associated with special / vulnerable populations. Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Existing Services •Marin County Behavioral Health: Mobile Crisis Mobile Crisis responds to individuals throughout Marin County who present in a crisis. Referral sources include schools, police departments and individuals who are concerned about others. Mobile Crisis has the capacity to initiate a 5150 W&I (Mental Health Detention) if warranted OR to offer crisis intervention, stabilization and linkage to appropriate community based services. Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Existing Services (Cont.) Community Action Marin: CARE Team On the street engagement of wellness checks,bringing people food,socks or sleeping bags, or transportation to a detox center, homeless shelter or hospital (Homeless only focus toward connecting people with mental health services, housing programs or other support) Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Existing Services -Gaps •Marin County Mobile Crisis Lack of consistent response & intermittent availability: Based on county-wide response requirements, the Marin County Behavioral Health Mobile Crisis Teams manage multiple high level crisis responses and are not always in position to address the needs in San Rafael. •Community Action Marin: CARE Team Support for individuals experiencing homelessness only / no mental health capacity and not integrated with public safety calls for service. Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Proposal •Develop an “Alternative Response” unit for mental health crisis interventions,homeless services and support for vulnerable populations in San Rafael •Managed through local non-profit or community based organization •Two Person Team (EMT/Crisis Counselor) -12 hours/day, 7 days a week -Integrated with First Responders and the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP)/Radios •Three Year Pilot •On-going evaluation of program effectiveness during pilot period / develop permanent funding plan Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org •Responding to intoxicated individuals •Transportation to detoxification centers •Welfare checks (no crime suspected) •Mental health evaluations & transports •Counseling, support & interventions for suicidal subjects •Emergency shelter resource •Non-emergency medical evaluations •Transports for non-emergency medical care (ie. prescriptions) •Counseling during emergency death notifications Alternative Response Team’s Capabilities Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Existing Providers and Services Delivered Services Delivered Mobile Crisis CARE Teams Fire Dept. 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Proposed Alternative Response Food/Water (Meals)X X Clothes/Blanket X X Transport X X X X X Case Management X X X Mental Health/Intervention X X X Immediate Response/Support X X X First Responder to Community Calls, Complaints and Concerns X X X Support for Unhoused X X X Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Projected Costs Alternative Response Team (12-Hour model) •~Annual Costs/Year: $775,000 •One-time Start-up Costs: $207,000* Alternative Response Team (18-Hour model) •~Annual Costs/Year: $915,000 Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Funding Strategies Anticipated Funding Sources: •American Rescue Plan Funds •One Time Cannabis Funds •On-going Cannabis Revenue •Marin County Major Crimes Task Force Funding Additional Potential Funding Sources: •AB 109 /Realignment Funding (Potential Off Set -pending approval from Marin CCPEC) •Hospital Contributions •State/Federal Grants •Marin Community Foundation Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Alternative Response: Recommendation Recommended Action: •Accept this staff report •Authorize staff to develop an “Alternative Response” program Issue a Request for Proposal Manage 3-year pilot On-going program evaluation for permanent implementation Public Safety Alternative Response City of San Rafael Council Meeting July 5, 2022 srpd.org Questions?