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William P. Kenoi ''LI' Nancy E. Crawford <br /> Mayor E <br /> p.� �I : • Director <br /> ` Deanna S. Sako <br /> • . ° Me • �. Deputy Director <br /> County of Hawaii <br /> Finance Department = a.... <br /> 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2103 • Hilo, Hawai`i 96720 <br /> (808) 961 -8234 • Fax (808) 961- 8569 N <br /> June 22, 2011 <br /> Dominic Yagong Council Chair and <br /> Members of the Hawaii County Council <br /> Hawai'i County Council <br /> 25 Aupuni Street <br /> Hilo, Hawaii 96720 <br /> Re: Agreement with the State of Hawaii Department of Health <br /> The State Department of Health is providing Federally derived funds, for the purpose of <br /> supporting the Police's efforts to divert appropriate, non - violent individuals with mental <br /> illness from the criminal and juvenile justice systems and to refer such persons to more <br /> appropriate and effective services. The Hawaii Police Department wishes to develop <br /> procedures and train personnel to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of prevention, <br /> and early intervention efforts for adults and juveniles with mental illness within the criminal <br /> justice system, jointly with the State Department of Health. <br /> Enclosed is a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the State <br /> of Hawaii Department of Health in order to commence this program. <br /> If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to call Nori Ishii from the Police <br /> Department, at 961 -2273. <br /> b / • <br /> Nancy Crawford <br /> Director of Finance <br /> Enc. <br /> cc: Police <br /> K o, -tt <br /> Comm No. 21 0 <br /> Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer ��f' TCt �✓ <br /> 4ef. Date _ 01l � <br />