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Lock Haven OKs Co‑Responder Grant to Add Social‑Worker Support for Crisis Calls
Lock Haven City Council · August 5, 2024
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Summary
Council authorized participation in a co-responder program funded by a grant through 2026 that will place a civilian social worker to assist police with crisis calls, provide de-escalation and treatment referrals, and reduce incarceration risk; council asked for reporting on program outcomes.
Lock Haven City Council voted Aug. 5 to authorize participation in a police co-responder program that would bring a civilian social‑worker responder to assist officers on crisis calls.
Staff explained the grant-funded program is provided through the Center for…
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