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A mental health specialist assigned to the Rockville Police Department described helping officers connect residents—including people experiencing homelessness, crime victims, and families affected by suicide—with services. The commission discussed advocating for a second specialist and expanding crisis-intervention training so every sworn officer receives the 49-hour course.
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The meeting highlighted a service that provides behavioral-health support during and after police interactions, including referrals to housing, victim assistance, and other resources. Members also discussed the City’s lack of rent stabilization, the upcoming needs-assessment request for proposals, and how opioid settlement funds might support recovery housing. No final policy or funding decision was recorded on those issues.
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