Orange County Grand Jury
• 2019-2020
• Agency Response
Response to:
Westminster Police Department 11/02/20
Protecting Those Who Protect and Serve*
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Note: Missing finding numbers detected: F2
Findings and Recommendations 5 findings
F1
"Peer Support Programs are effective in helping Peace Officers develop healthy coping techniques for themselves and their families." The City of Placentia agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
"The benefits in the peer support statute, effective January 1, 2020, are important to Peace Officers and Peer Support Team Members." The City of Placentia agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R3
"The 2019-2020 Orange County Grand Jury recommends that Peer Support Team members receive periodic training, and that completion of training is documented." All members of the Placentia Police Department's Peer Support Team receive periodic and on-going training. Completion of all training courses are documented as a matter of standard Department protocol.
F4
"It is important that Peer Support Team members receive periodic training." The City of Placentia agrees with this finding.
Related Recommendations (1)
R4
"The 2019-2020 Orange County Grand Jury recommends that all law enforcement agencies allocate a specific budget line item for their Peer Support Program." The City currently does not have a specific line item in the budget for the Peer Support Program, but the Police Department will be requesting it mid-year for the 20-21 budget. Sincerely Damien R. Arrula City Administrator City of Placentia cc: Chief of Police Administrative Captain
F5
"Allocating a specific budget line item for Peer Support Programs help ensure adequate training and continuation of the programs." The City of Placentia agrees with this finding.
No recommendations for this finding
F6
"Continuous communication to Peace Officers about the Peer Support Programs is important to increase awareness and use of the Peer Support Programs. The City of Placentia agrees with the finding. Response to Recommendations
No recommendations for this finding
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