At a Glance

• Total number of agency personnel: 213
  • Sworn: 160
  • Civilian: 53
• Total population served:

  64,000

• Jurisdiction and state:

  Portland, Maine

• Program highlights:
  • Mental health professional embedded in the law enforcement agency
  • Small city, with nearby rural communities
  • Co-response model with community-based support network

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Q: "I am looking for any data regarding implementation of CIT in a prison/jail setting. I know of research performed on the implementation of CIT in Correctional Settings in Maine. Does anyone know of any others?"

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