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San Rafael backs SAFE pilot in response to Marin grand jury; city urges countywide funding
Summary
San Rafael’s City Council on Sept. 2 unanimously approved the city’s formal response to the Marin County civil grand jury report, endorsing the SAFE pilot and urging countywide funding for similar teams.
San Rafael’s City Council on Sept. 2 unanimously approved the city’s formal response to the Marin County civil grand jury report “Marin County First Responders: Supporting Those Who Support Us,” endorsing the council’s previously funded SAFE (Specialized Assistance For Everyone) pilot and urging a countywide funding strategy.
Police Chief Dave Spiller presented the city’s written response to the grand jury, which the grand jury had directed to San Rafael under Penal Code procedures for agency responses to civil grand jury reports. Spiller told the council the city “agrees” with several findings in the report, including that SAFE has proven an effective alternative response for many 9‑1‑1 calls involving mental health, substance use and homelessness and that SAFE’s limited hours mean some such calls still require a police response.
Spiller summarized the city position: there is…
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