Officials in Penticton are praising the Mobile Integrated Crisis Team (ICRT), also known as Car 40, after three months of the program being in operation.
“Although the ICRT has only been up and running for three months, the initial reports have given us reason to believe it is a complete success,” wrote RCMP Superintendent Beth McAndie in a report presented to Penticton City Council.
“Data collection revealed that since January 2024, there have been 300 interactions which includes client contacts where meaningful interactions were had, resources were provided, partner meetings and or other outreach was conducted.”
The program pairs healthcare professionals with RCMP officers and announced its expansion into the South Okanagan last summer.
“This program will play an essential role in meeting our priority of a safe and resilient community,” said Mayor Julius Bloomfield last July.
“The City, RCMP and other local agencies have long advocated for this service as a way to allow people in mental health crisis to be treated with a greater level of care and concern and connect them with the assistance they need.”
