Purpose of the Prearrest Diversion Task Force

Duties of the Prearrest Diversion Task Force:

1. Reviewing and assessing best practices for prearrest diversion;
2. Making recommendations for prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses, and certain categories of persons;
3. Making recommendations regarding the programs, facilities, personnel, and funding that are necessary to implement prearrest diversion;
4. Making recommendations for any legislative changes that are necessary to enable prearrest diversion;
5. Implementing prearrest diversion of certain misdemeanor offenses, and categories of persons identified by the Task Force as being appropriate for diversion;
6. Identifying any potential improvements in police training or procedures relating to police interactions with individuals impacted by homelessness, mental or behavioral health issues, or substance abuse; and
7. Identifying individuals who frequently interact with police, are frequent mental health consumers, or have suffered from chronic homelessness, and ensure that those individuals are connected to social services.

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