CORE Strategy for public-space behavioral crises
Long Beach
Summary
The council ordered a 90-day framework combining outreach, CARE Court, expanded mental-health holds under SB 43, and enforcement for people in severe crisis on streets. Supporters say it fills a gap when voluntary engagement fails; opponents called it too punitive and warned about legal liability and lack of treatment beds.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cost unknown — staff must report on funding and the financial impact on police and fire resources.
Residents and businesses affected by unsafe public-space behavior, and people in crisis who may be connected to care.
Opponents argue unhoused residents face expanded enforcement and involuntary intervention without guaranteed treatment capacity.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Mar 24, 2026
The council ordered a 90-day framework combining outreach, CARE Court, expanded mental-health holds under SB 43, and enforcement for people in severe crisis on streets. Supporters say it fills a gap when voluntary engagement fails; opponents called it too punitive and warned about legal liability and lack of treatment beds.
City Council - Feb 10, 2026
The council dug into how the city handles calls about people acting threateningly without committing a crime — mental health crises, homelessness, disruptive behavior. Residents and councilmembers alike are confused about who to call, and most non-emergency programs don't run 24/7, leaving police as the default after-hours response. The council added a requirement for a data report back on dispatch performance.
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