Degetvedec 1 2016humboldt Countygrand Jury The Honorable Judge Joyce D. Hinrichs, Presiding Judge Superior Court of*

Published: December 14, 2016 2 pages

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The Humboldt County Civil Grand jury recommends that the County law enforcement agencies work with mental illness stakeholders (clients, families and advocates) and the Humboldt County Department of Health and Human Services to create and offer consistent, comprehensive, relevant and culturally-sensitive crisis intervention and de-escalation training program, F1, F2 The Fortuna Police Department is a strong supporter of formal Crisis Intervention Training within Humboldt County. We have a total staff of 25 (sworn and non-sworn) of which 20 have received CIT training. Each year we review our training files and register any staff members who have not received this training when our training budget and staff levels permit. In April, 2011, Chief Dobberstein received a Certificate of Recognition for his commitment to this training program. The certificate from CIT states "He understands the delicate nature of crisis negotiation and continues to support and educate his officers and dispatchers in working with mentally ill citizens who come to their attention". The FPD believes that consistency in the training being offered is key to allow all personnel to attend this type of training. City Hall Police Department Parks and Recreation Public Works (707) 725-7600 705.725.7550 (7()**; *123; *1621) (707) 725-7650 fax (707) 723-7610 198 (2012) 224 2324 Fax (707) 125-7576 Fax (202)/225-2651 621 11th Street 621 11th Street 5 Park Street 180 Dinsmore Drive <u>City of Fortuna</u> P.O. Box 545 • Fortuna, CA 95340 www.friendlyfortuna.com
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The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that all County crisis intervention and de-escalation training programs be available to all Sheriff's Office and municipal police department dispatchers Countywide. F3 The Fortuna Police Department agrees with this recommendation.
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The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that some continuing education course on interactions with persons with mental, behavioral, substance use or intellectual disabilities be offered regularly for every dispatcher and every law enforcement officer who is assigned to patrol duties or who supervise patrol officers in the County. F1, F2, F3, F4 The Fortuna Police Department agrees with this recommendation.
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The Humboldt County Civil Grand Jury recommends that the Eureka Police Department present the De-escalation Intervention Respose Training program to the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training when the program is ready to be implemented. F3, F4 The Fortuna Police Department agrees with this recommendation. I hope that the information provided meets your request. If you should need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Sincerely, William Dobberstein Chief of Police City of Fortuna CC: Jim Glover, Foreperson Fifth Street Eureka, CA 95501 City Hall Police Department Parks and Recreation Public Works (707) 725-7600 (707: 725 7,50) JUN 1725-1620 47071725-7650 Fax (707) 725-7610 Eux (2004) 1234 554 Fax (707) 135-1576 Fax (202) 225-2651 621 11th Street 5.21 Trib Singr 5 Park Street 180 Dinsmore Drive

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