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Public commenter pitches AllSafe mental‑health stations and requests potential appropriations
Summary
A public speaker representing AllSafe pitched a mental‑health de‑escalation station for schools and public venues, saying each station costs about $240,000 with private partners covering portions of installation and revenue plans to offset operating costs.
Public testimony concluded the hearing. Kyle Radler (identified in sign‑up as Kyle Radler) presented AllSafe stations, proposed kiosks combining charging for micro‑mobility and on‑site mental‑health counseling, and said he had submitted an appropriations request to the Department of Education and was exploring a separate request with the committee.
Radler said each station costs about $240,000 to build but that private partners (he named Verizon Frontline and Georgia Power) have committed to covering portions of upfront costs; Georgia Power was described as pledging $30,000 per installation in match funds. He characterized the stations as revenue‑generating (charging bikes and scooters) and said the service would prioritize mental‑health counselors, not law enforcement, to de‑escalate incidents and reduce future incarceration.
Radler asked the committee for opportunities to brief staff and explore possible pilot funding ahead of major events such as FIFA or the 2028 Super Bowl. Committee members cautioned that appropriations for state agencies are a priority and underscored tight discretionary funds, but invited follow‑up outside the hearing.
