Connection Instructions
Meeting ID: 863 0281 7512
Passcode: 216367
This will be a virtual meeting and there will be time for Q&A. We will have an ASL interpreter as well. We look forward to seeing you!
Agenda
Welcome
• Beth Epps, BHUAC Chairperson
BHUAC Community Meeting Purpose and Objective
• The purpose of the quarterly BHUAC Community Meetings is to share, with the community, the work done by the BHUAC.
• The BHUAC Community Meetings are also an opportunity for community members to provide feedback and ask questions specifically regarding the BHUAC and its work.
Behavioral Health Unit Advisory Committee (BHUAC) Introduction
• Beth Epps (BHUAC Chairperson)
• Acting Lieutenant Jen Butcher (BHUAC Co-Chairperson – non-voting member)
BHUAC Community Engagement Participant Introduction
• All present and participating in the BHUAC Community Engagement meeting are asked to introduce themselves.
BHUAC Meetings in Quarter Three
• July 23, 2025
• August 27, 2025
• September 24, 2025
Outline of Topics for Discussion
A brief overview of the BHUAC's purpose and mission will be reviewed and a link to the current Bylaws will be provided.
July 23, 2025
• Review of Settlement Agreement:
– Discussed the sections of the settlement agreement which pertain to the BHU
– Paragraphs 94, 95 and Action item 96
– All SOP's are up to date until 2026
August 27, 2025
• Pathways/Deflection Presentation
– The link to the Multnomah County Deflection Program website will be provided in the meeting chat to aid in the conversation.
• Proposed possible upcoming topics for presentation to the BHUAC include:
– A training presentation from the training department to provide an overview of that program beyond just behavioral health related training
– A presentation from BOEC on dispatch protocols for PSR and PR and policies surrounding behavioral health dispatch
– Data presentation on ECIT, PSR calls
– Legislative updates that are impactful to the BHU
September 24, 2025
• Voted to hold the meeting on an every other month schedule – change passed as written
• Case Study presentation from BHRT Team
– Officer Braun and Clinician Cindy Hackett
– Resulted in productive and positive conversation
– This was the first time a short synopsis was sent out to the committee prior to the meeting to allow for more time to come up with thoughtful questions
Discussion / Q&A
- What topics would community members like to see on the BHUAC agenda?
- What topics would the community like to see on the BHUAC website?
Conclusion
• The BHUAC Community Engagement Meetings for 2025:
– Q4: Thursday, January 15, 2026 – 6:00 to 7:00 PM
Meeting Materials