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File #: AM No. 25-088   
Type: Consent Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/12/2025 In control: City Council
On agenda: 6/3/2025 Final action: 6/3/2025
Title: Police Department Wellness Coordinator and Peer Support Program Administrator Contract with Public Safety Psychological Services
Attachments: 1. Agenda Memo, 2. Attachment A: Public Safety Psychological Services Agreement, 3. Attachment B: RPD Wellness Program Policy

TO: Members of the City Council

FROM: Mayor Angela Birney

DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):

Police

Chief Darrell Lowe

425-556-2521

 

DEPARTMENT STAFF:

Police

Brian Coats

Deputy Chief

 

 

TITLE:

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Police Department Wellness Coordinator and Peer Support Program Administrator Contract with Public Safety Psychological Services

 

OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

recommendation

The Police Department is seeking Council approval to enter into a contract with Public Safety Psychological Services (PSPS) in an amount not to exceed $75,000 annually. PSPS was selected through a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process seeking mental health professionals with proven experience in law enforcement or similarly high-stress environments.

 

If approved, PSPS will serve as the police department’s internal Wellness Coordinator and Peer Support Program Administrator, responsible for developing and managing proactive mental health and wellness programs tailored to the unique stressors of police work. 

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  Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached

 

 

REQUESTED ACTION:

 

  Receive Information                                            Provide Direction                                            Approve

 

 

REQUEST RATIONALE:

 

                     Relevant Plans/Policies:

Redmond Police Policy 1033:  Wellness Program

                     Required:

N/A

                     Council Request:

N/A

                     Other Key Facts:

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

OUTCOMES:

The implementation of a dedicated Wellness Coordinator and Peer Support Program Administrator will enhance the Redmond Police Department’s capacity to support the mental health and overall well-being of its personnel. Expected outcomes include increased access to trusted, confidential mental health services; strengthened peer support networks; and the establishment of a sustainable, culturally competent wellness infrastructure.

 

By integrating trauma-informed care and culturally sensitive practices into daily operations, the program will foster a healthier, more resilient workforce equipped to manage the unique stressors of law enforcement. Additional anticipated outcomes include improved employee morale, reduced stigma surrounding mental health, earlier intervention in times of personal or professional crisis, and increased retention of staff.

 

 

 

COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:

 

                     Timeline (previous or planned):

N/A

                     Outreach Methods and Results:

N/A

                     Feedback Summary:

N/A

 

 

BUDGET IMPACT:

 

Total Cost:

$75,000 annual maximum cost

 

Approved in current biennial budget:                                            Yes                                            No                                            N/A

 

Budget Offer Number:

228 Criminal Justice

 

Budget Priority:

Safe and Resilient

 

Other budget impacts or additional costs:                       Yes                                            No                                            N/A

If yes, explain:

Examples: software with a yearly cost, revenue generating, match requirements, etc. - if none, enter N/A.

 

Funding source(s):

General Fund

 

Budget/Funding Constraints:

N/A

 

  Additional budget details attached

 

 

COUNCIL REVIEW:

 

Previous Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

N/A

Item has not been presented to Council

N/A

 

Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)

Date

Meeting

Requested Action

5/20/2025

Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services

Approve

 

Time Constraints:

N/A

 

 

ANTICIPATED RESULT IF NOT APPROVED:

The police department will explore alternative contracts.

 

 

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment A:  Public Safety Psychological Services Agreement

Attachment B:  RPD Wellness Program Policy