Tag: Star Program
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Colorado’s Bennet aims to expand Denver’s alternative policing program as crime surges nationwide
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet sees the potential for Denver’s alternative policing program, which responds to low-level emergencies with paramedics and mental health clinicians, to become a nationwide model. Bennet, D-Denver, introduced a bill Wednesday that would fund law enforcement agencies to partner with mental health professionals, case managers and outreach teams. These civilian-led community policing…
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Denver approves funding to expand STAR program on first reading
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver City Council approved on first reading additional funding to expand the Support Team Assisted Response program. An Intergovernmental Agreement between Denver and Denver Health and Hospital Authority puts $526,610 toward five 2022 Ford Transit 150 cargo vans to support the expansion of the STAR…
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‘A big step in the right direction’: Denver extends STAR alternative policing program citywide
Denver is expanding its Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) program citywide, providing civilian-led emergency response to low-level, nonviolent situations as an alternative to police. The expansion comes after the City Council unanimously approved a nearly $1.4 million contract with Mental Health Center of Denver on Monday, funding the STAR program through the end of 2022.…
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Denver to start crisis intervention program for residents with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new mental health crisis intervention program will soon be established in Denver, aiming to improve emergency services for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The final contract for the initiative, called the START program, was unanimously approved by the Denver City Council on Monday.…
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Council committee talks expanding Denver’s STAR program, replacing police in low-level incidents
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Denver City Council Safety and Housing Committee discussed expanding the city’s STAR pilot program Wednesday, reevaluating how officials respond to low-risk situations and mental health emergencies. The STAR (Support Team Assisted Response) program sends a team of paramedics and mental health clinicians to respond…
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Workers from Mental Health Center of Denver to picket for better wages, protections
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Union workers from the Mental Health Center of Denver will hold an informational picket Saturday in demand of better wages and protections from their employers. Workers have been in contract negotiations with management for several…