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Alamosa officials report expanding LEAD referrals and co-responder activity, cite housing and mental health as ongoing barriers
Summary
City officials and program staff told the Alamosa City Council that LEAD referrals from multiple law-enforcement agencies have increased, co-responder teams handled nearly 100 calls this quarter and staff cited housing scarcity and high behavioral-health needs as the main obstacles to long-term success.
Alamosa City Council heard an update Wednesday on the LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) program and the city’s co-responder teams, who said referrals from local police departments have grown and law enforcement “buy-in” has improved.
The update, presented to the council by program staff and law enforcement partners, said Alamosa Police Department had contributed seven formal LEAD deferment referrals to date and multiple other agencies have resumed or expanded referrals. “We’ve got Monty PD back involved heavily… Alamosa Sheriff’s Office is on board, which is a huge win,” one presenter said.
Why it matters: The LEAD model redirects eligible people away from immediate prosecution and into treatment and supportive services. Program leaders told council members the approach appears to be gaining traction among officers once the program message is delivered…
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