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Approve and Sign Crisis Intervention Training Agreement (Cit)

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APPROVE AND SIGN CRISIS INTERVENTION TRAINING AGREEMENT (CIT)

Resolution #31-2018 — 2018-12-10

WHEREAS

  • the Village of Red Hook has a well-trained police department but always looks to upgrade and maintain the highest skill set within the department and
  • the Village of Red Hook looks to share services and control costs for its residents and
  • the Village of Red Hook made initial steps to join a consortium of county and other police agencies in shared training for Crisis Intervention Training which will train and refresh officers on methods to identify and de-escalate situations where persons can be diverted from the criminal justice system or in-patient hospitalization to other organizations that can address their needs and
  • shared training will reduce training expenses for the Village of Red Hook as detailed in the 2018-2019 Dutchess County –Wide Shared Services Tax Savings Plan developed in compliance with NYS tax cap rules

RESOLVED

  • the Village of Red Hook, at its December 10, 2018 board meeting has reviewed the agreement, after review by counsel, and authorizes the Mayor to sign the agreement