Summary
A two-year state grant launches a LEAD program here, letting officers refer people with drug or mental health crises to treatment instead of jail. Duke evaluations found it cuts recidivism, and all local law enforcement agencies support it.
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Last discussed Jan 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Two years of state grant funding; long-term sustainability depends on reapplication or budget absorption.
✅Who benefits
People with substance use and mental health issues who get treatment instead of jail, plus their families.
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