File #: 202001077    Version: 1
Type: Motion Status: Adopted
File created: 8/4/2020 In control: Cincinnati City Council
On agenda: 9/2/2020 Final action: 9/2/2020
ORD/RES# date: ORD/RES#:
Title: MOTION, (AMENDED) dated 7/28/2020 submitted by Councilmember Landsman, when residents call 911 with an emergency, call-takers currently have two options for dispatch: Police and Fire. However, many calls that got dispatched to Police are focused on citizens experiencing homelessness, addiction or those with mental and behavioral health issues. Other cities have improved safety and saved money for taxpayers by adding alternative options for call-takers and we should pursue similar approaches. (BALANCE OF MOTION ON FILE IN THE CLERK'S OFFICE)
Sponsors: Greg Landsman
Attachments: 1. LANDSMAN
Related files: 202002154

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MOTION, (AMENDED) dated 7/28/2020 submitted by Councilmember Landsman, when residents call 911 with an emergency, call-takers currently have two options for dispatch: Police and Fire. However, many calls that got dispatched to Police are focused on citizens experiencing homelessness, addiction or those with mental and behavioral health issues. Other cities have improved safety and saved money for taxpayers by adding alternative options for call-takers and we should pursue similar approaches. (BALANCE OF MOTION ON FILE IN THE CLERK’S OFFICE)

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