LETI set to expand vision to Lewistown
Program addresses mental health, low level drug usage
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LEWISTOWN - The statewide Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative is set to expand to Mifflin County.
During a Lewistown Borough Council meeting held Monday evening, Police Chief David Clemens said he is starting to work on getting the program up and running.
LETI is a collaboration between local law enforcement and the Pennsylvania Attorney General's office. According to a press release from the office, citizens may use sheriffs, probation officers and parole officers as a resource to contact treatment partners without the threat of arrest.
Clemens said LETI is intended to address mental health and drug issues in the community.
Under LETI, county law enforcement agencies open their station doors to those suffering from drug addiction, help identify treatment for those who seek it, assist with transportation to facilities and study outcomes, the release states.
Also during the meeting, council approved the 2021 Sewer Revenue and 2021 General Fund reimbursement resolutions. These articles allow council to borrow money from the capital fund to purchase a sewage vacuum truck and street sweeper. The fund will be reimbursed at a later date.
Council also approved:
¯Minutes from the April 12 meeting.
¯Treasurer's report and schedule of bills to be paid.
¯Facility use requests for Sacred Heart Home and School Association and Hope Collective.
¯Receipt of Fame meeting minutes and statistics, Codes Enforcement Office monthly report and the tax collector's report.
¯Receipt of two Mifflin County Planning and Development Department notice advertisements.
¯Receipt of letters from Daniel Ritter and Seven Mountains EMS Council.
¯Articles related to a river lot lawsuit.
¯Updates to a PMRS ordinance.
¯Release of 2018 CDBG funds in the amounts of $310.08 and $368.16.
¯Alcohol at the community center for a wedding on June 4.