Dr. Carrie Rowe, Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Education | Pennsylvania Department Of Education
Attorney General Dave Sunday has announced the launch of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Lebanon County, in partnership with local leaders. The program, now active in 34 counties, aims to divert individuals with substance use disorders or behavioral health needs away from criminal prosecution and toward treatment.
The Lebanon County LETI program will include a new behavioral health component, expanding eligibility for participation. This addition follows the recent launch of the behavioral health services component in Columbia, Montour, Snyder, and Union Counties, which are the first to implement this expanded approach. The new component is designed to provide individualized care tailored to participants’ specific needs.
"Every county that commits to the LETI model is making an investment in the needs and long-term care and stability of their communities," Attorney General Sunday said. "We have seen this program transform lives, and it is my hope that the expansion of the program will provide even more people with opportunities for successful recovery."
The announcement featured remarks from several local officials, including District Attorney Pier Hess Graf, Chief Andrew Winters of the Western Lebanon County Regional Police Department, James R. Donmoyer, Jr., Executive Director of the Lebanon County Commission on Drug and Alcohol Abuse, and Holly A. Leahy, Administrator of Lebanon County MH/ID/EI.
The LETI initiative is a collaborative effort between the Office of Attorney General, district attorney’s offices, and law enforcement agencies. Its goal is to address the underlying issues contributing to criminal behavior by connecting individuals to appropriate treatment services instead of prosecution.
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