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SFPD and Department of Public Health outline co-responder Crisis Intervention Team MOU
Summary
The San Francisco Police Commission heard a joint SFPD—DPH presentation on an MOU to create a Crisis Intervention Team that pairs police negotiators with behavioral health clinicians for prevention, on-scene support and follow-up; commissioners asked for training modules and a return report in a few months.
The San Francisco Police Commission on March 8 heard a joint presentation from the San Francisco Police Department and the Department of Public Health describing a memorandum of understanding to form a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) that pairs SFPD negotiators and a psychiatric liaison unit with DPH clinicians.
"Some initial goals we have initially set for this program is obviously DPH providing support in the field where there is a behavioral health component with the goal of a peaceful resolution," Lieutenant Molina said, describing a three-part model of prevention outreach, crisis response and an investigative component to support patrols and investigative units.
Dr. Angelica Almeda of DPH summarized the clinical staffing plan:…
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