Kalamazoo Protect and Connect (KPAC) highlights 2024 achievements
Created in 2021, KPAC fosters collaboration between law enforcement, first responders, and mental health professionals throughout Kalamazoo County.
The KPAC team includes representatives from Integrated Services of Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo Department of Public Safety (KDPS), Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO), Portage Department of Public Safety (PDPS), and Township of Kalamazoo Police Department (TKPD).
Last year was a busy one for KPAC, with a focus on improving crisis response and creating alternatives to police intervention in behavioral health crises. KPAC analyzed behavioral health call data to target responses and expanded its team of clinicians embedded with law enforcement. ISK is also developing a 24/7 Mobile Crisis Response team that can respond independently from law enforcement.
KPAC also prioritizes Crisis Intervention Team (CIT), with law enforcement and first responders participating in training on how to respond to individuals in behavioral health crisis and provide support to individuals seeking resources. KPAC and the CIT training team plan to continue expanding crisis response programs and CIT training, leveraging partnerships to address behavioral health challenges.
See the full report for fiscal year 2024 here.
