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The Honorable Board of Supervisors
April 28, 2020
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 Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Report―Adds $1.4 million and 10 positions to
the Probation Department, offset with funding previously set aside in the PFU
budget unit, to phase out the use of OC Spray in juvenile institutions. These
positions will serve as master trainers and will have a direct role in engaging youth
and assist in de-escalating crisis situations. Additionally, sets aside $2.0 million in
PFU for the future planned expansion of mental health services in juvenile
institutions.

 Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)―Sets aside $3.6 million in the PFU budget
unit to establish a central PREA Unit and audit compliance within the Sheriff’s
Department and the OIG.

 Sheriff Custody―Sets aside $10.0 million in the PFU budget unit for costs
associated with custody compliance with settlement-related agreements.

 Elimination of Fines and Fees―Sets aside $1.6 million in the PFU budget unit
due to the elimination of the $15 warrant fee for failure to appear in court. This fee
was previously used to support the automated warrant system.

Healthcare

Mental Health

 Increased Mental Health Inpatient Bed Capacity—Provides $28.4 million, fully
offset with 2011 Realignment funding, primarily for the planning and development
of additional mental health bed capacity as well as increased costs.

 Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Spending—Reflects $16.6 million for
mental health services as part of the updated MHSA plan, and adds 62 positions
primarily for the Veteran’s Peer Access Center to empower veteran assistance and
provide resources for services. It also supports the Mental Health Community
Provider Incubation Academy that develops community mental health partners to
provide prevention services in their communities.

 Mental Health Court Linkage Program—Provides $1.8 million and 14 positions,
fully offset with MHSA funding, for the Court Linkage Program to increase
coordination and collaboration between the criminal justice and mental health
systems, improve access to mental health services and enhance continuity of care.