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City names new iOS supervisor; program reports 2,031 field contacts and requests donations
Summary
Mount Vernon named James Kamerer as the new Integrated Outreach Services supervisor; the city bulletin reported 2025 totals of 2,031 field contacts, 265 unduplicated people served, 81 diversions from arrest, and an average caseload of 71, and asked for supply donations to support the program.
Mount Vernon Citys bulletin announced James Kamerer as the new Integrated Outreach Services (iOS) supervisor and summarized the programs work and needs.
The bulletin described iOS as a team of social workers embedded in the police department who perform intentional outreach and case management for people experiencing homelessness, substance-use disorders and mental-health crises. The city reported 2025 activity totals of 2,031 field contacts, working with 265 unduplicated individuals, helping divert 81 people from arrest and providing an average caseload of 71 people with case management throughout the year.
The bulletin asked the public to support iOS by donating supplies such as backpacks, new underwear, socks and winter coats. The broadcast did not detail specific collection sites, donation deadlines or how donated items would be distributed.
The announcement did not include a direct statement from Kamerer beyond naming him as supervisor, nor did it include budget figures or staffing counts for the iOS team.
