I know there is a better way to respond to non-violent mental health emergencies. Today I see about 50% of the jail population has a mental health diagnosis. As a Sergeant and Lieutenant, I facilitated the Sheriff’s Office Crisis Intervention Training to better equip deputies when they respond to people experiencing a mental health crisis. I deeply feel the challenges of managing mental health issues. The Sheriff’s Office response to mental health emergencies is personal for me because I have loved ones who face their own mental health challenges. Click here to view this embed.Įddie Engram (EE): Addressing mental health care and crises must be done collaboratively. This device is unable to display framed content. I will share their findings with the IOLERO Director, and together we will chart the optimal course for improving all aspects of our detention services.
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Next, I will contract with a top-level, professional consulting firm that specializes in detention services for a complete and thorough audit of the entire detention division, top to bottom. I will choose the wisest and most experienced detention manager (by the way, I have already found her). Unlike the last two elected sheriffs, I will not discredit and disrespect our detention staff by assigning someone from the law enforcement division who has little or no detention experience or knowledge to lead it. Detention services is a profession unto itself. What solutions will point Sonoma County in the right direction in helping our population with mental illnesses, since so many end up in jail?ĭave Edmonds (DE): First, for the sake of all inmates, we need the best leadership in our Detention Division. The Gazette sent 10 interview questions to the three candidates, Dave Edmonds, Eddie Engram and Carl Tannebaum. One of the most hotly contested races is sure to be replacing current Sonoma County Sheriff Mark Essick. The Sonoma County Gazette wants you to be informed as we head into primaries next month.