RECOMMENDATION #13

As part of the annual budget process, review emerging trends and explore options for alternative response to certain types of police calls through civilian personnel trained in mental health specializations, specially trained police personnel, or partnerships with community service agencies.

The Lewisville Police Department will gather and evaluate data from comparable cities on the use of civilian response personnel for certain calls for service involving individuals in mental health crisis and those with substance abuse issues. If suitable effective options are found, the department will prepare a funding recommendation for FY 21-22.

This review process will repeat every year during the budget process.

Status: Ongoing

Completed Actions

• The Lewisville Police Department Officers are currently working a schedule with alternate weekends off, working from 6 a.m. until 6 p.m.
• One Firefighter/Police Officer has completed training.
• The CoCare Crisis team is fully staffed and has been operational for approximately two years. A review of the program occurred in July 2023. This information will be presented to the City Council in a future workshop. No new positions were requested for the 23/24 budget.

Planned Actions

• Two Firefighter/Police Officers are still in training. Training will last until late March 2022.