Submitted By
Ahmad M. Zayyad, Deputy Village Manager
Reviewed By
LKS
Agenda Item Title
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Presentation on the Alternative Calls for Service Response Taskforce Report
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Overview
Overview
The Alternative Calls for Service Taskforce, established by Oak Park Village Manager Kevin J. Jackson, is an initiative resulting from the Oak Park Community Safety Project. The Taskforce was established with the goal of bringing mental health experts, community members and specialists to the table, providing an opportunity for them to advise on an enhanced mental health response model in Oak Park.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
Receive the Report.
Background
The Taskforce was established with the goal of bringing mental health experts, community members and specialists to the table, providing an opportunity for them to advise on an enhanced mental health response model in Oak Park. More specifically, the primary objectives of the Taskforce were as follows:
A. Review and understand the “Essential Calls for Service Evaluation Report” drafted by Berry Dunn to determine if its recommendations are a viable alternative to Oak Park Police Department’s current response model.
B. Review and understand Oak Park Police Department’s current alternative calls for service response model.
C. Review and understand the different alternative calls for service models currently in use at various police departments across the country.
The recommendations presented within this report have been developed and approved more than 95% of the Taskforce members. These specific recommendations are in direct support of individuals suffering from a mental health crisis.
Fiscal Impact
The Village incurred nominal cost as part of the facilitation of the Taskforce sessions.
DEI Impact
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Alternatives
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Previous Board Action
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Citizen Advisory Commission Action
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Anticipated Future Actions/Commitments
Staff evaluation of the Taskforce recommendations to determine feasibility of village-wide implementation.
Intergovernmental Cooperation Opportunities
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