Title
Olympia Police Department Outreach Services Briefing
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
To referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Receive a briefing on the Olympia Police Department (OPD) Outreach Services Unit.
Report
Issue:
Whether to receive a briefing on OPD Outreach Services Unit.
Staff Contact:
Shelby Parker, Deputy Chief, Olympia Police Department, 360.753.8147
Presenter(s):
Shelby Parker, Deputy Chief, Olympia Police Department
Ren Emerson, Outreach Services Coordinator, Olympia Police Department
Background and Analysis:
The City of Olympia is committed to increasing access to improved health and equity for all members of the community. One way that this commitment is demonstrated is through Olympia Police Department's response to crisis services. Its Crisis Response Unit (CRU) and Familiar Faces programs partner with law enforcement and medical systems of care to offer a whole person response to members of our community who are experiencing crisis. OPD's crisis response programs take action to promote equity and improved community health through continued planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Representatives from the Department will provide an update on these programs and its partnership with Thurston-Mason Behavioral Health Administrative Service Organization for Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) services. Staff will also share result/referral data associated with OPD's outreach services.
Climate Analysis:
As services are expanded, more vehicles will likely be needed, which will contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Equity Analysis:
Everyone deserves access to culturally competent crisis response assistance and mental health professionals. The Olympia Police Department and its Outreach Services Unit are committed to serving those who live, work, visit or play in Olympia with care and compassion.
Outreach services are free and voluntary, without income restrictions or qualifiers. Connections to com...
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