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Westland council renews social‑worker contract with Higuera Health for police
Summary
The council approved a professional services agreement with Higuera Health to continue an on‑site social‑worker program for the Westland Police Department through Sept. 30, 2025, with supporters saying the position helps officers respond to behavioral‑health and substance‑use incidents.
The Westland City Council voted to approve a professional services agreement with Higuera Health Inc. to provide social‑worker services for the Westland Police Department, the council said during its meeting.
Councilwoman Maria Rakowski moved the contract approval, which the council adopted without recorded dissent. The contract would commence immediately and run through Sept. 30, 2025.
The social‑worker role supports officers responding to behavioral‑health and…
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