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FD CARES co‑responder program reports referrals and follow‑up work; city considers expanded hours and proactive outreach
Summary
Fire and police FD CARES co‑responder teams briefed council on program operations: through August staff recorded 56 patrol referrals and 54 patient contacts, average contact time about 90 minutes, and discussed steps to increase referrals, coordinate with dispatch and explore expanded hours or proactive outreach.
Fire Department community assistance and co‑responder teams briefed the City Council workshop on Sept. 2 about FD CARES operations, referral pathways and staffing as the city evaluates expanded coverage and proactive outreach.
Commander O’Reilly and Division Chief John Graziani explained the program’s goals: connect people in crisis to appropriate services, free patrol officers to handle criminal calls, and provide follow‑up. The presenters said teams are staffed seven days per week in 12‑hour shifts (8…
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