City of Somerville, Massachusetts - File #: 210359

• File #: 210359
• Version: 1
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Expired
• File created: 6/25/2020
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 6/25/2020
• Final action: 6/25/2020
• Enactment date: 6/25/2020
• Enactment #: 210359
• Title: That the Administration remove the 911 system from the Police Department and place it under civilian control to separate criminal complaints from mental health emergencies, substance abuse emergencies, housing emergencies and other nonviolent offenses.
• Sponsors: Matthew McLaughlin, Ben Ewen-Campen, Jefferson Thomas ("J.T.") Scott, Jesse Clingan, Katjana Ballantyne, Kristen Strezo, Lance L. Davis, Mark Niedergang, Mary Jo Rossetti, Wilfred N. Mbah, William A. White Jr.

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
12/31/2021	3	Housing and Community Development Committee	Approved
6/25/2020	2	City Council	Approved

  Agenda Text

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That the Administration remove the 911 system from the Police Department and place it under civilian control to separate criminal complaints from mental health emergencies, substance abuse emergencies, housing emergencies and other nonviolent offenses.

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Official Text

That the Administration remove the 911 system from the Police Department and place it under civilian control to separate criminal complaints from mental health emergencies, substance abuse emergencies, housing emergencies and other non violent offenses.