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County hears presentation on proposed Benzie Behavioral Health Deputy
Summary
Presenters outlined a proposal for a Benzie Behavioral Health Deputy and provided a handout; county law-enforcement representatives were present to answer questions. No formal board action was recorded at the Oct. 8 meeting.
Benzie County commissioners on Oct. 8 heard a presentation about a proposed Benzie Behavioral Health Deputy intended to coordinate law-enforcement response for residents with behavioral health needs.
Patrick Kozlowski and Professor Carolyn Sutherby delivered the presentation and distributed a handout outlining the proposal. Chip Johnston and Undersheriff Hubers of the Sheriff’s Department were present and available to answer commissioners’ questions.
The presenters described the initiative as a collaboration between behavioral-health partners and county law enforcement to address crisis response and case coordination; the meeting record notes the presentation and handout but does not record a formal motion or vote. No budgetary figure or implementation timeline was included in the minutes for this session.
The item was heard as an informational presentation; the board took no formal action on the proposal during the Oct. 8 meeting. Follow-up, including any request for funding or formal adoption, would require a subsequent agenda item or staff recommendation.
