Portland Police Department
Police-mental health collaboration (PMHC) programs support law enforcement agencies around the country in planning and implementing effective public safety responses to people who have mental illnesses.
At A Glance
Total number of agency personnel:
218
Sworn: 163
Civilian: 55
Total population served:
64,000
Jurisdiction:
Portland, Maine
Program Highlights
- Features mental health professionals embedded in the law enforcement agency
- Operates within a small city, in collaboration with nearby rural community
- Facilitates internship program for Master’s level students
- Uses a co-response model with community-based support network
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training for all officers
Contact
Jo Freedman, LCPC-C
Portland Police Department Mental Health Coordinator
109 Middle St.
Portland, ME 04102
(207) 653-0270
jfreedman@portlandmaine.gov
Website: Portland Police Department