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Receive a presentation from Natalie Fitch and Dede Armes on a proposed Safe Haven Baby Box to be installed at a Lawton Fire station and take action as necessary.
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INITIATOR: Jared Williams, Fire Chief
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Jared Williams, Fire Chief
BACKGROUND: Safe Haven Baby Boxes prevent illegal abandonment of newborns by raising awareness and serve as a last resort option for safely surrendering a child. There are currently 3 Safe Haven Baby Boxes in Oklahoma: located at Duncan Fire Station #2, OKC Fire Station #21, and St. Anthony’s Hospital in OKC.
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KEY ISSUES: Does the council wish to allow the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at a Lawton Fire station?
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STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Allow the installation of a Safe Haven Baby Box at a Lawton Fire station.