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Simsbury Police Department Simsbury Police Department 933 Hopmeadow Street Simsbury, CT 06070 NICHOLAS J. BOULTER CHIEF OF POLICE TO: Simsbury Police Commission FROM: Nicholas J. Boulter, Chief of Police DATE: January 7, 2021 SUBJECT: Police Commission Special Meeting January 11, 2021 AGENDA ITEMS FY22 Operating Budget Documents There were two items that were not included in the budget proposals brought before the Police Commission at the November and December 2020 meetings. These are two requirements that became law pursuant to the Police Accountability Act PA 20-1. Behavioral Health Assessment - Section 16 of the Act requires each police officer to submit, as a condition of continued employment, to a periodic behavioral health assessment not less than once every five years. The Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council (POSTC) General Notice 20-11 states that the wellness checks shall be performed by a Board Certified Psychologist or Psychiatrist. It is estimated that each wellness check may cost up to $300.00. Urinalysis Drug Test - Section 3, subsection 10 of the Act requires officers to submit to a urinalysis drug test that screens for controlled substances, the result of which indicates no presence of any controlled substances not prescribed for the officer. This is one requirement of the recertification process and we have estimated a cost of $120.00 per test. POSTC General Notice 20-12 provides guidance. The two items have been added to the proposed police budget under Contractual Services. For FY22, it is estimated that we will need $2,400.00 for the behavioral health assessments and $1,200.00 for the urinalysis drug test. Attached are the POSTC General Notices, the amended police budget proposal that includes the two additional items, and the Police Commission approved dispatch, animal control and emergency preparedness budgets. Headquarters (860) 658-3100 Facsimile (860) 658-6682 Administration (860)-658-3105 STATE OF CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND PUBLIC PROTECTION Police Officer Standards and Training Council Connecticut Police Academy GENERAL NOTICE 20-11 To: Chief Law Enforcement Officers Training Officers Protective Services ResidentTroopers From: Karen Boisvert 1/t7 Academy Admi~~rator Date: November 23, 2020 Subject: Guidance Document regarding periodic mental health wellness checkspursuant to the LegislativeJuly SpecialSession,Public Act No. 20 -1(House Bill No. 6004). At the November 12, 2020 regular meeting, the Police Officer Standards and Training Council adopted written guidance languageto assistLaw Enforcement Units concerning periodic mental health wellness checks pursuant to the Legislative July Special Session, Public Act No. 20 - 1 (House Bill No. 6004). The attached guidance document concerning periodic mental health wellness checks will provide: Section 1: Scope Section 2: Purpose Section 3: Procedure Section 4: Definitions Section 5: Confidentiality Questions or comments may be directed to my attention either bye-mail [email protected] or phone 203 - 427 - 2601. KB/kb CALEA Internationally Accredited Public Safety Training Academy 285 Preston Avenue· Meriden, Connecticut 06450-4891 An Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Police Officer Standards and Training Council Guidance Policy Mental Health Wellness Checks In accordance with July Special Session, Public Act No. 20-1 Revised 11/24/2020 Section 1. Scope The scope of this policy is in accordance with the provisions of (HB6004), the Police Officer Standards and Training Council, and in partnership with Connecticut’s municipal and state law enforcement agencies, supporting initiatives aimed at maintaining and improving mental, physical and the spiritual health of Connecticut sworn law enforcement officers. This policy seeks to implement the aforementioned mandate while removing the stigma associated with treatment for the impacts of critical incidents, acutely stressful events, and adverse experiences associated with the duties of police officers. POSTC or (your Department) values its officers and has a vested interest in assisting officers in maintaining their health and wellness. Section 2. Purpose Periodic mental health wellness checks have existed for law enforcement officers for many years. In accordance with Section 16 of the Police Accountability Bill, (HB6004), it is recommended that a broad scope of officer wellness, not exclusive to PTSD be part of a mental health wellness check performed every (5) years of P.O.ST.C. certified law enforcement officers. While P.T.S.D. is a concern for law enforcement officers, prevalent data suggest that issues such as substance abuse, depression, family issues, and suicide are also impactful on an officer’s life and are mental health concerns that need to be assessed in the wellness checks. Section 3. Procedure Every (5) years, and under the direction of the Chief Executive Officer or Chief of Police, of each respective department, shall ensure that sworn officers must participate in a mental health wellness check. Individual respective departments may determine the number of officers to participate in the wellness checks each year, ensuring that officers are screened every (5) years. (It is recommended that the departments cycle through their officers at a rate of 20% of their personnel each year, accomplishing a rolling (5) year cycle). The mental health checks shall consist of an approximately 45 minute scheduled meeting that would explore an officers overall “mental health wellness”. This assessment shall identify, if any, issues that may require further treatment and/or evaluation. If so appropriate referrals shall be made to relevant resources. These wellness checks shall be performed by a Board Certified Psychologist or Psychiatrist. 1 Mental Health Guidance Policy Public Act No. 20 – 1 A final report prepared by the evaluator shall include information pertaining to an officer’s attendance and participation in the wellness check, and shall be made available to both the Officer and the Chief of Police upon completion. These reports shall contain no clinical information, A.D.A requirements and confidentiality restrictions shall apply to these visits. It is essential that officers feel confident that the process is confidential and their well-being is of a paramount concern for the evaluation. In the event that an evaluator determines that an officer is a danger to themselves or the public, a report will be immediately sent to the Chief of Police delineating those concerns. In those instances, the Chief of Police shall make a determination as to whether a comprehensive fitness for duty evaluation shall be performed and what measures will be taken to place the officer in a modified duty assignment. The subject of confidentiality limits are outweighed by a concern for a danger to one’s self, a danger to others, elder and child abuse, involvement with criminal activity, or where information is divulged that would require a mandatory fitness for duty evaluation. Section 4. Definitions P.O.S.T.C. - Police Officer Standards and Training Council P.T.S.D. - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Board Certified Psychologist/Psychiatrist - A licensed professional certified by the American Board of Psychology. Section 5. Confidentiality Mental health services are normally confidential, and the agency will not normally be notified if an employee seeks voluntary treatment beyond the scope of the mental health checks, but some exceptions to confidentiality exist. These exceptions include, but are not limited to expressions of an intent to hurt one’s self, expression of an intent to hurt others, elder or child abuse, or involvement in criminal activity, or other information divulged that would require a fitness for duty evaluation. 2 Mental Health Guidance Policy Public Act No. 20 – 1 DRAFT January 5, 2021 SPD FY22 Summary 3 Additional Officers and 1 Accreditation Specialist January 5, 2021 ***Police Only*** FY21 POLICE FY22 POLICE % +- % ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET BUDGET SALARY FULL TIME $3,925,816.00 $4,203,669 $277,853 6.61% PART TIME $23,330.00 $24,239 $909 3.75% OVERTIME $225,000 $250,000 $25,000 10.00% OVERTIME - TRAINING $43,000 $59,308 $16,308 27.50% SEASONAL $53,525 $53,525 $0 0.00% HOLIDAY PAY $188,000.00 $221,445 $33,445 15.10% LONGEVITY $1,400 $700 ($700) -100.00% UNIFORM ALLOWANCE $45,020 $44,200 ($820) -1.86% TOTAL SALARY $4,505,091 $4,857,086 $351,995 7.25% OPERATIONS COLLEGE REIMBURSEMENT $10,800 $11,400 $600 5.56% CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $68,834 $71,470 $2,636 3.69% INVESTIGATIONS $3,918 $4,028 $110 2.73% COPY & PRINTING SERVICES $1,000 $1,000 $0 0.00% OFFICE SUPPLIES $5,000 $5,000 $0 0.00% TECH & PROGRAM SUPPLIES $29,750 $43,031 $13,281 30.86% MEDICAL SUPPLIES $6,170 $7,720 $1,550 20.08% CHEMICAL & LAB SUPPLIES $80 $630 $550 87.30% CLOTHES & SAFETY SUPPLIES $10,978 $18,211 $7,233 39.72% EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE $11,390 $11,110 ($280) -2.52% VEHICLE MAINTENANCE $20,000 $20,500 $500 2.44% GASOLINE $61,790 $67,068 $5,278 7.87% TELEPHONE SERVICES $9,000 $10,680 $1,680 15.73% CONFERENCES & EDUCATION $28,450 $38,900 $10,450 26.86% DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS $4,345 $4,610 $265 5.75% COMPUTER SOFTWARE $5,566 $6,290 $724 11.51% POLICE VEHICLES $141,000 $148,050 $7,050 4.76% TOTAL OPERATIONS $418,071 $469,698 $51,627 10.99% TOTAL BUDGET $4,923,162 $5,326,784 $403,622 7.58% DRAFT January 5, 2021 Simsbury Police Department FY 22 Summary January 5, 2021 ***Dispatch Only*** FY21 DISPATCH FY22 DISPATCH % +- % ACCOUNT TITLE BUDGET BUDGET SALARY FULL TIME $502,147 $508,888 $6,741 1.32% PART TIME
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