Agenda Date: 06/02/2025
Subject:
Title
Resolution 35-2026: Approving an amendment to the Intergovernmental Agreement between the Colorado Department of Human Services and the Littleton Police Department for Co-Responder Programs
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From:
James L. Becklenberg, City Manager
Prepared by:
Gene Enley, Interim Chief of Police
Presentations:
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PURPOSE:
This Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) addresses the acceptance and use of grant funds awarded to the Littleton Police Department (LPD) by the Colorado Department of Human Services for the department's Co-Responder Program.
LONG-TERM OUTCOME(S) SERVED:
Safe Community
DISCUSSION:
The IGA details requirements for both parties regarding grant funding awarded to the LPD for reimbursement of expenses related to the department's Co-Responder Program. The LPD was awarded $115,000 in grant funding for the 2026 State of Colorado fiscal year (7/1/26 - 6/30/27).
BACKGROUND:
The LPD has operated a successful Co-Responder Program since 2018 in partnership with AllHealth Network. Co-Responders are licensed mental health clinicians who accompany LPD officers on calls for service related to individuals experiencing mental health crises. Over the years the Co-Responder Program has expanded from one part-time Co-Responder to its current staffing of two full-time Co-Responders and a full-time Crisis Case Manager. The goal of the Co-Responder Program is to provide immediate access to mental health services, including crisis de-escalation, for those in need at the time of the crisis. Research has shown immediate access to services has been beneficial in reducing repeat calls for chronic service users, as well as being more successful in long-term solutions for those in need.
Funding for the Co-Responder Program has been a collaborative effort between the City of Littleton and AllHealth Network. A significant portion of AllHealth's funding has come from a state grant for mental health services. The city's funding has b...
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