The following documents have been submitted by stakeholders for consideration as we draft guidelines for law enforcement when interacting with person(s) experiencing or perceived to be experiencing mental impairment.
The documents posted on this page were provided to the Department of Public Safety by stakeholders and are shared here as part of the collaborative process to develop guidelines for law enforcement when interacting with person(s) experiencing or perceived to be experiencing mental impairment. This page will remain active until the statewide policy on Law Enforcement Use of Force is finalized. These documents pertain specifically to Appendix D of this policy. DPS is providing this space to allow public review of documents submitted for consideration. Only content relevant to the creation of Appendix D will be displayed on this page.
- CAHOOTS Brochure
- Improving Responses to People with Mental Illnesses
- Law Enforcement and Mental Health Supplemental Notes
- Memphis Police Department Policy and Procedures
- DRAFT MOU NKHS and VSP
- Tailoring Crisis Response and Pre-arrest Diversion Models for Rural Communities
- The Sequential Intercept Model
- Lutheran Family Services Targeted Adult Service Coordination (TASC), Lincoln, NE - Discussion Notes
- TASC Program Plan
- Disability Rights Vermont Suggestions for Guidelines for Law Enforcement Responding to People Experiencing (or Perceived to be Experiencing) Mental Impairment
- NAMI Vermont feedback
- From Privileges to Rights: People Labeled with Psychiatric Disabilities Speak for Themselves
- Suggested Policies for Police Response to Mental Health Emergencies in Vermont
- Stakeholder Meeting Notes May 6, 2021
- VIDEO OF MEETING HELD MAY 6th, 2021