I. Review reports and referrals involving mental health crisis calls for service to determine required follow-up by law enforcement and/or other mental health services. II. Conduct mental health needs assessments, individually and as part of a team. Identify mental health consumers who require repeat law enforcement interventions and independently develop and facilitate follow-up plans and actions. III. Coordinate with family members and mental health community partners to facilitate the delivery of services to reduce future law enforcement encounters. IV. Develop and maintain professional relationships with community partners to facilitate the delivery of mental health services. V. Develop processes for and communicate with law enforcement personnel regarding appropriate strategies for responding to mental health crisis calls for services. VI. Represent the department at public meetings and community outreach events as requested. VII. Monitor legislative actions related to mental health issues and ensure the department is within compliance of applicable laws. VIII. Assist crisis negotiators and SWAT in communication with subjects experiencing a mental health crisis during critical incidents. IX. Communicate up-to-date mental health resource information to all department personnel. X. Assist with the development, implementation, and revision of department policies and procedures related to response and intervention with mental health crises.
