Crisis response unit — deputy plus mental health professional
Macomb County
Summary
The Sheriff's Office wants a new two-person crisis response team — a deputy paired with a mental health professional — to handle behavioral health 911 calls, with the goal of treatment instead of jail. Community Mental Health is picking up part of the cost.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
One new deputy FTE, partially funded by Community Mental Health; not expected to raise taxes.
People in mental health crises get treatment instead of jail, and families get better follow-up.
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