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Illumination Foundation is committed to communicating and working collaboratively with the City, law enforcement, and fire departments through all stages of program implementation- from facility design to program execution. The intention of Illumination Foundation is to be as self-sufficient as possible and minimize the facility's impact on the local police and fire departments. This includes ensuring that staff and security are trained to properly manage and respond to an array of difficult situations that may occur at the facility. Illumination Foundation will provide an array of services and support that will be beneficial to local police and fire departments. These services include, but will not be limited, to: • Security Officers stationed both on -site and at shuttle locations • Designated beds reserved each night for law enforcement referrals • Staff Neighborhood Patrol will monitor surrounding area to control issues of loitering, abandoned property, and other blight • Training opportunities on mental illness, homeless sensitivity, or other topics of interest to supplement existing department trainings • Direct referral access to the Coordinated Entry System to connect homeless individuals with housing opportunities • Statistical reports on number of clients served, length of stay and/or demographic information Illumination Foundation will be committed to active participation in city and county -wide community events. To the extent that is reasonable and feasible, representatives of Illumination Foundation will attend meetings of the local Neighborhood Association(s) and local Chamber of Commerce(s) when invited, and communicate with neighborhood and business participants. Additionally, Illumination Foundation may sponsor special events, such as community resource fairs, which will include the community and the neighborhood on various occasions. STAFFPLAN Illumination Foundation will exercise their best efforts to prioritize Santa Ana residents while hiring for this facility, but may hire from any geographic area if necessary. STAFF TRAINING All Program staff will be trained when hired in: emergency evacuation, first aid procedures, mandated reporting policies, crisis intervention, and CPR procedures. This training will be repeated and updated annually and as needed. Staff may receive additional training on different topics as opportunities arise and are needed. Each staff member also receives on -going in-service training in crisis management, strength -based approaches, trauma -informed care, motivational interviewing, mediation, and positive communication skills. 2