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II. Introduction to the New Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit The first order of business was receiving a brief report form the Chapel Hill Police Department Crisis Unit Supervisor Megan Johnson. Megan provided information regarding the Crisis Unit and introduced the staff to include Lindsay Mostenes,Tori Taylor Glover and Ben Zueigle, all being Master's level Social Workers. Megan reported that the Crisis Unit responds 24/7. The time of operation is 8:00 am-11:00 pm and is reachable after hours through the Watch Commander. The unit responds to psychiatric emergencies and suicide attempts,work with crime victims,homicides and landlord tenant disputes to name a few. The unit engages in community outreach providing information and education to community groups; make referrals, engage in street outreach and is part of the morning triage and daily review of case reports of the CH Police Department. The unit collaborates with other community service providers such as IFC and CEF and is part of the homelessness task force. III. The Pre-Sentence Investigation Pilot in 15B &Attorney General's Pretrial Roundtable Superior Court Judge,Allen Baddour,provided an overview of the pilot program. Jude Baddour explained that a PSI can be conducted on individuals convicted of a felony before sentencing for up to 60 days. Probation would conduct further investigation,which could include a risk assessment; needs assessments;home visits, substance use; mental and physical health assessment as well as meeting with support collaterals. Probation would not make recommendations. The report would provide additional information to the Judge prior to sentencing,which could be helpful in crafting better sentencing. Currently there is not a lot of data other than antidotal to prove the value of the program because of the complexity of the program. Judge Baddour also provided a brief overview of the Pretrial Roundtable held in Raleigh. Orange County was among those presenting. IV. JAC Member News Updates and 2019 Priorities At the request of Chairperson Commissioner Greene the various agencies and/or organization provided a brief update of activities. V. Consideration of JAC Support Letter for Arnold Foundation Grant Cait Fenhagen reported on work conducted by the Laura and John Arnold Foundation. The Foundation is partnering with Duke University School of Law to address improving pretrial court appearances in Orange County. The project proposes to support two new staff positions dedicated to promote court appearances in Orange County. The two positions would be part of the CJRD. A letter of support was presented to the council for review and up for a vote of support. A motion was made, second and carried in support of the project. There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 4:25 pm.