Officers and Social Workers: Police Reforms & Enhancements to Police Response

Chris Skinner, Police Chief, Eugene, OR

31 years ago, the City of Eugene developed an innovative community-based public safety system to provide mental health first response. CAHOOTS (Crisis Assistance Helping Out On The Streets) is a mobile crisis intervention program funded through the Eugene Police Department. Chief Skinner discusses details of the program’s success, operation, funding, and calls for service data.