In this article, we identify some of the factors impacting return on investment for local government adoption of evidence-based strategies in law enforcement de-escalation and deflection from incarceration and/or emergency hospitalization, where appropriate.
Law enforcement agencies are increasingly seeking evidence-based alternatives to costly incarceration and hospitalization outcomes. As part of this shift, many departments are turning to deflection programs to intervene earlier and connect individuals to supportive services.
Field observations recorded as contact notes provide the most predictive data for future calls for service, behavioral health crises, and public safety risks. Whether robustly collected at an initial contact or compiled across repeated interactions, field-contact notes offer critical details for harm reduction, de-escalation, diversion, referral, and case planning.
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