Swampscott Police Dept. Forms Mental Health Task Force

The Swampscott Police Department has formed a new Criminal Justice Mental Health Task Force.

MISSION STATEMENT: 

The Swampscott Police Department Criminal Justice Mental Health Task Force utilizes an integrated public health and public safety collaboration to respond to individuals impacted by behavioral health, support officer wellness, develop policy and procedure and improve communication across behavioral health and criminal justice partners.  

Through training, guidance on CIT implementation and adaptation of Police records management systems we aim to increase utilization of behavioral health resources, increase data collection, and establish best practice interventions.

Our training and models are developed with a multidisciplinary approach informed by collaborations between law enforcement, mental health professionals, stakeholders, families, and individuals impacted by behavioral health. Together we will: increase safety for officers and citizens; inform response to direct and facilitate connection toward services with a goal of increasing quality of life and diversion from the criminal justice system when appropriate.