Budget Amendment ID: FY2017-S4-1011

EPS 1011

Community policing feasibility study

Messrs. Lewis and Eldridge, Ms. Forry, Ms. Flanagan, Messrs. Brownsberger and Joyce, Ms. Creem, Messrs. Moore, Timilty and deMacedo, Ms. O'Connor Ives, Messrs. Downing and Brady moved that the proposed new text be amended in section 2, in item 8200-0200, by inserting after “8200-0222” the following text: “provided that not less than $225,000 shall be expended to support the work of the National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts Criminal Justice Diversion Program to support police departments and other first responders in engaging with individuals experiencing a mental health crisis or a substance abuse disorder, and fostering connections between law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and other community stakeholders; provided further, the Criminal Justice Diversion Program shall study the feasibility of developing a center of excellence in community policing and behavioral health and shall submit a report not later than December 31, 2016, detailing its findings and recommendations based on consultations with key stakeholders.” And in said line item by striking out the figure “$4,905,847” and inserting in place thereof the figure:- “$5,155,847.”