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Police commission approves updated Mental Health Crisis Response Policy 4-18 after discussion
Summary
The Eugene Police Commission voted to approve edits to Policy 4-18, the department—ramework for responding to mental health crises, after an extended review and discussion of co-responder programs, use-of-force language and operational coordination with county behavioral-health partners.
The Eugene Police Commission voted to approve revisions to the Eugene Police Department—ugene Police Department—04Policy 4-18, the Mental Health Crisis Response Policy, following a detailed presentation, public comment and debate among commissioners.
The commission approved the policy with proposed edits after Commissioner Vice Chair Shivers moved to accept the changes and a second was made; the motion passed by voice vote. The final packet and the redline referenced changes submitted by Sergeant Jordan and others and were accepted by the commission.
Why it matters: Policy 4-18 governs how officers respond to people in behavioral-health crises, including when and how to use de-escalation, how to offer diversion or deflection services and how the department documents and handles seized items and evidence. Commissioners flagged…
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