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Question 4 Response: Chief Corr again reports that their main intervention with substance abuse is from parties (3 in 2019). He feels they are able to effectively intervene by bringing together the school, home and community. Question 5 Response: He notes that the Domestic Violence Service Network(DVSN)is a comprehensive program that works collaboratively with the LPD. He notes that the most challenging situations are that often I A generation residents don't know that hands on conflict requires a mandatory arrest. He notes that the other issues they encounter are young adults who can be abusive towards their parents. Questions 6 Response: Chief Corr reports that the LPD takes training of officers around issues of mental health and disabilities very seriously. They see this as very important and expect compassion and awareness from their officers. He notes that 100% of their officers have been trained in mental health emergencies. He reviews an incident that happened in September of 2020 where the officers were able to successfully de- escalated a gentleman with mental illness who was armed. He notes that most common method of suicide in Lexington is by prescription medicine and the 2nd most common is by hanging. He reviewed who does the mental health training for the department. He spoke briefly about the One Mind Campaign(Enhancing law enforcement engagement with people in crisis with mental health disorders and or developmental disabilities) Question 7 Response: Chief Corr notes that the greatest challenges in meeting the needs of the community in regard to social emotional issues are again those who refuse services along with the issue of fear that he feels has been particularly prominent this past year. He notes that they work as a department to try to be transparent and communicate openly with the community including being good listeners. He notes that they now have two officers who speak mandarin and also have a FT community outreach officer. He notes the department is open to recommendation that folks have about the PD getting involved in the community. He mentions several programs that they do run including their summer camp for kids. Question 8 Response: Chief Corr notes that he is aware that there are PD's who have social workers on staff. He is not sure that they have the need to warrant it but they are open the idea of it and particularly like the idea of an SW being someone who might be under the human service department. He notes that the new police station is being designed to have space that would allow someone to potentially be housed in the police station, although this is not the case currently give their space issues. Question 9 Response: Chief Corr notes that they would always welcome human services staff and training. He also notes that there building is very old and their space is very limited. He is hoping that they get funding for a new building that will allow for more space for both LPD staff and the community. Question 10 Response: Chief Corr notes that he would be interested in support around getting more connected with the community, getting into spaces where residents might congregate and be open to engaging with them. Gail asks about whether there are EAP services available to LPD staff who might have their own social emotional needs. Chief Corr notes that they do have such services. However, he notes that"cops tend to be stubborn" and it is not easy for them to acknowledge their vulnerabilities. However, the department does have systems in place to be attuned to any officers who might appear to need support and then they will intervene to make this happen. 4. Committee Debriefed on Discussion with Chief Corr