Info Type: Programs
State: CA

Los Angeles Police Department

Quick Facts:

Name of coordinating law enforcement agency:

• Los Angeles Police Dept.

Program name:

• Systemwide Mental Assessment Response Teams / Case Assessment Management Program

Primary specialized response:

• Mental health professionals partner with law enforcement officers to provide on-scene crisis intervention and referral.

Program start date:

• 1993 / 2005

Total number of officers in program:

• 45

Type of government that operates law enforcement agency:

• Municipal

Type of jurisdiction:

• Urban

Approximate number of officers in agency:

• 9400