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San Leandro’s Alternative Response Unit reports 6‑month results: faster response, shelter referrals and several client successes
Summary
Division Chief Paige Buie and ARU staff reported the unit averaged nine‑minute responses and handled growing call volumes; staff highlighted shelter transports, Care Court petitions and individual client successes while urging continued funding beyond the pilot period.
The San Leandro Police Department and Alameda County Fire’s Alternative Response Unit (ARU) presented a six‑month update Monday showing growing call volume, fast response times and several outcomes where non‑police responses connected people to shelter and treatment.
Division Chief Paige Buie of Alameda County Fire told the council the ARU averaged a nine‑minute response time during its first six months, typically handled eight to ten calls per day as operations approached capacity and averaged about 27 minutes on task per call.
“We have access to two beds at Eddie’s Place, and in the first six months the team answered 625 9‑1‑1…
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