PART A

Sec. A-1. Examination of ride-along programs. The Department of Behavioral and Developmental Services shall examine the efficiency and effectiveness of its "ride-along" program, in which specially trained intensive case managers ride along with police officers to assist in dealing with crisis situations involving persons with mental illness. The department shall attempt to quantify the results of the program and determine whether the expenditures on this program are the most effective use of resources in addressing the needs of persons with mental illness in their interaction with law enforcement. The examination must clearly identify the goals of the program and assess whether the program is meeting those goals. The department shall report the results of its examination together with any recommendations to the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over criminal justice matters no later than January 30, 2003, which may report out legislation in response to the report to the First Regular Session of the 121st Legislature.

Sec. A-2. Appropriations and allocations. The following appropriations and allocations are made.

BEHAVIORAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL

SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF

Mental Health Services - Community

New Initiative: Provides funds for 2 Intensive Case Manager positions to ride with police officers to help in dealing with crisis situations involving persons with mental illness. This request will generate $35,082 in General Fund revenue in fiscal year 2002-03.

General Fund 2002-03

Positions - Legislative Count (2.000)

Personal Services $87,820

Regional Operations

New Initiative: Provides funds for the overhead costs for 2 Intensive Case Manager positions to ride with police officers to help in dealing with crisis situations involving persons with mental illness.

General Fund 2002-03