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Belmont Police announce BHRS-funded dual-response pilot, clarify drone and ALPR transparency

5021181 · June 16, 2025
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Belmont Police Department leaders told the Public Safety Committee on Monday, June 16 that the department has been awarded a Behavioral Health San Mateo (BHRS) grant to pilot a dual-response model pairing a clinician with an officer in the field.

Belmont Police Department leaders told the Public Safety Committee on Monday, June 16 that the department has been awarded a Behavioral Health San Mateo (BHRS) grant to pilot a dual-response model pairing a clinician with an officer in the field.

Chiefs and staff said the grant is fully funded for one year starting July 1. The chief said department leaders prefer a fully licensed clinician rather than an intern and that they are actively recruiting; the department hopes to have a clinician on board by mid- to late July but said hiring remains a challenge. The chief said the grant period is one year from July 1 and that the city will evaluate next steps after that period.

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