179-26 - MHA MOU - Redlined.doc.pdf

2 1. Term of Agreement. This MOU shall be for a period of one (1) year beginning on January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026. 2. Payment. The total fee for MHA’s services is $196,000 which shall be paid at a rate of $16,333.33 per month. 3. Program. During the term of the program, MHA shall provide no less than one (1) trained counselor who shall have the requisite experience and training to co-respond with the WOPD to any designated mental health event or call for service Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 11:00 pm, not less than 80 hours per week. 4. Reporting. WOPD and MHA shall maintain full and complete records of all co- responder initiatives, responses, follow-up, and evaluation. 5. Body Warn Camera. Pursuant to WOPD guidelines, BWC shall be maintained at all times during any MHA co-response and any other mental health incidents so that WOPD and MHA may collaboratively review responses and debrief each other concerning any challenges, training needs and best practices. 6. Communications. WOPD and MHA shall implement a real time program so that the WOPD may know the cell phone number and other contact information for the MHA co- responder to ensure the most efficient response time to address all calls for mental health events. 7. Supervisor Communications. During the term of this MOU, the WOPD Chief of Police and his/her supervisors and the appropriate supervisory people at MHA shall have monthly telephone conference calls or live/zoom meetings to discuss all aspects of the program including any communication issues, evaluation processes, necessary training, and service to the community. 8. Barricade Responses: To utilize MHA, Co-Responders are to cohere to Attorney General Directive 2024-04, the Use of Force Policy Addendum C. The updated policy mandates that law enforcement officers responding to barricade incidents must include mental health professionals alongside crisis negotiators. These mental health experts are required to undergo training with law enforcement on a quarterly basis and will be accessible at all times to oversee communications with the individual in the barricade situation, providing guidance and support to facilitate a peaceful resolution. 9. Records. During the term of this MOU, the WOPD and MHA shall maintain full and complete records of all response calls, communications, any issues in communicating and all other aspects of

solution. 9. Records. During the term of this MOU, the WOPD and MHA shall maintain full and complete records of all response calls, communications, any issues in communicating and all other aspects of the implementation and day to day aspects of this program. 10. Indemnification. WOPD and MHA shall maintain separate insurance with regard to all employees and other aspects of their operations. To the extent that any claim arises with regard to this program, the WOPD and MHA shall mutually indemnify each other to ensure that they are separately responsible for their employees’ actions. WOPD and MHA shall maintain full and complete insurance in the appropriate amounts for any automobiles or other vehicles which are used with regard to co-responding. Nothing contained herein shall permit any violation of any traffic or other appropriate laws or ordinances. Deleted: the first day of the month at least 30 days after the following have occurred: (i) approval by the Township Council; and (ii) implementation of sufficient trained staffing by MHAEM; and (iii) acknowledgment of the receipt of the DOJ Grant. The term shall be for not less than twelve (12) consecutive months. Deleted: EM Deleted: t Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Deleted: EM Formatted: Indent: Left: 0.5", No bullets or