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An Update on the Crisis Diversion Facility in Orange County
PURPOSE: This item involves an update on the Crisis Diversion Facility planned for Orange County.
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Department
DEPARTMENT: Police Department
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Contact
CONTACT INFORMATION: Chris Atack, Chief of Police, 919-918-7407, catack@carrboronc.gov
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Council Direction
COUNCIL DIRECTION:
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Council Direction Statement
This item involves a crisis diversion option that is in development within the community.
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Information
INFORMATION: A process has been in motion for several years to build a crisis diversion facility in Orange County. This facility would allow for warm handoff transfers from law enforcement to crisis counselors and medical professionals. This agenda item will provide an update on the Crisis Diversion Facility planning process.
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Fiscal and Staff Impact
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no current fiscal impact, but future cost-sharing for the facility may be an issue going forward.
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Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Council accept the update.
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