LAPD To Direct Certain Arrestees To ‘Community Support Programs' Instead Of Charging Them
LAPPL News Watch
July 16, 2020
The
Los Angeles Police Department announced that it will no longer arrest
residents for certain crimes and will instead divert them to "community
support programs."
"The ATI Pre-Filing Diversion Program (diversion)
will divert individuals arrested for select misdemeanors and non-violent
felonies to community support programs in lieu of filing criminal
charges, prosecution, and transportation to county jail facilities," the
LAPD said in a statement, adding
that the department sees the move as a "great opportunity in developing
and participating in meaningful diversion programs which may reduce
recidivism and enhance public safety."
According to the statement,
adults arrested for certain misdemeanors and non-violent felonies will
be screened at the police station and referred to an on-site service
provider who will "immediately assess the individual, identify the
appropriate treatment and services needed, arrange for the provision of
the treatment and services, and transport the participant to treatment
facility, housing, or additional service provider."
The plan will
contain "culturally competent programming" that will take into
consideration the "racial, ethnic and religious background as well as
the participant's sexual orientation and gender identity."
Once the
alleged perpetrator completes the treatment program, the police report
is archived without any action being taken, and no criminal charges will
be filed.
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