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Update On
Unmarked Patrol Vehicle
For Mental Health Hospitalizations of Students
Lieutenant Derek Green
April 3, 2024
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TIMELINE
2021
City Council approves the expansion
of the MHET service delivery model
which includes appropriating funds to
support the purchase of a designated,
unmarked utility transport vehicle with
a modified interior.
2021
Vehicle is ordered.
(2022 white Ford Explorer)
2023
Vehicle is delivered. Burbank Public
Works and IT begin outfitting and
preparing the vehicle for deployment.
2024Vehicle is deployed for use.
3 VEHICLE HIGHLIGHTS
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Plain white with no police logos or police designation.
Personalized safety compartment.
Adjacent rear seat for clinician, support person, etc.
Latest technology & avionics (removable laptop
MDT, in-car camera system, GPS tracking).
Low profile, hidden interior emergency
lights (only used if/when necessary).
4 2022 Ford Explorer Interior – Driver / Passenger Area PHOTOS
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PHOTOS
Personalized Safety Compartment
Adjacent Seat for Support Person
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RECENT CASE STUDIES
February
Transport of an elderly person reported missing, who was not comfortable getting into a traditional police car. The unmarked vehicle was deployed from the station and the individual was willing to ride to a hospital for further care.
March
Transport of a young child who was experiencing a mental health crisis. With encouragement and the use of the unmarked vehicle, the child rode discreetly and comfortably to a hospital.
April
Response to a local school for a student requesting assistance and support related to mental health. The investigation culminated in transporting of the student to a behavioral health center for minors. 7 QUESTIONS?
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