7.
City Council Joint Work Session
- Meeting Date:
- 06/22/2015
- Co-Submitter:
- Kevin Treadway, Police Chief
- From:
- Kevin Treadway, Police Chief
- Department:
- Police Department
Co-Submitter:
Information
TITLE:
Information on a Resolution passed by the Coconino County Board of Supervisors supporting the Stepping Up initiative in an effort to curb mental illness in our jails.
DESIRED OUTCOME:
Information only
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On May 19, 2015, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to pass a resolution supporting the Stepping Up initiative. This initiative is designed to assist in dealing with mental illness in our jails.
INFORMATION:
COUNCIL GOALS:
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics.
On May 1, 2015, the Coconino County Board of Sup[ervisors voted unanimously to pass a resolution supporting the Stepping Up initiative.This was part of a national effort in coordination with the National Association of Counties (NACo) to curb mental illness in our jails. Sheriff Bill Pribil will present to the Flagstaff City Council and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors information on this initiative and the next steps the coordinating agencies in the region will take in support of the Stepping Up program.
3) Provide sustainable and equitable public facilities, services, and infrastructure systems in an efficient and effective manner to serve all population areas and demographics.
On May 1, 2015, the Coconino County Board of Sup[ervisors voted unanimously to pass a resolution supporting the Stepping Up initiative.This was part of a national effort in coordination with the National Association of Counties (NACo) to curb mental illness in our jails. Sheriff Bill Pribil will present to the Flagstaff City Council and the Coconino County Board of Supervisors information on this initiative and the next steps the coordinating agencies in the region will take in support of the Stepping Up program.