IMPD chief fills out command staff, establishes bureau focused on mental health

INDIANAPOLIS – The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s new chief rounded out his command staff.

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Part of IMPD’s efforts to modernize and change with the times, the Operations Support Bureau will oversee various units, including the Mobile Crisis Assistance Team (MCAT) and the Homeless Outreach Unit, and act as a liaison between the Clinician-Led Community Response Team (CLCR), the Office of Public Health and Safety (OPHS), and other mental health providers.

It “aims to integrate mental health considerations into law enforcement practices, promote collaboration, and enhance community-oriented policing efforts.”