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Council hears staff flowchart on public‑safety referrals; staff to return with scenarios and attorney clarifications

Takoma Park City Council · February 19, 2026
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Summary

Staff presented a referral flowchart for the task force to reimagine public safety; council debated creating a community assistance office, staff capacity for 24/7 response, and agreed to submit scenarios to staff for follow‑up and a further work session with county DHHS.

City staff presented a high‑level flowchart showing how residents’ requests pass among city departments, county Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), police and nonprofit partners. Devin McNally (HCD) explained that the city’s role is largely referral and case triage—direct services and federal program administration sit with the…

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