RECOMMENDATION(S):

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief Probation Officer, or designee, to execute Interagency Agreements with the Cities of Richmond, Pittsburg and San Ramon, for an aggregate amount not to exceed $473,313 ($157,771 each) for the City Police Departments to provide Mental Health Evaluation Team police services for the period of July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.

FISCAL IMPACT:

100% State Public Safety Realignment (AB 109).

BACKGROUND:

The Contra Costa Police Chief’s Association has three (3) positions that have been dedicated to provide Mental Health Evaluation Team (MHET) services. These officers participate in coordinated efforts of handing potentially “high risk” dangerous persons with mental health issues and physically aggressive, combative behaviors towards police and others in the community. Each officer is partnered with a mental health clinician with the goal of reducing conflicts and guiding the person toward appropriate services.

CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:

Without approval, agreements for MHET services will not be issued for these cities.