Police de-escalation and aid policies after Brendan Jones shooting
Boise
Summary
Tiffany Hazen-Stolle, mother of 15-year-old Brendan Jones, who was shot by Boise police during a mental health crisis last November, demanded a transparent review of de-escalation protocols and the policy that prevented officers from rendering immediate aid. Council members offered to meet with her and pledged action.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fewer arrests on mental health calls can mean savings for taxpayers and for individuals who avoid jail costs and criminal records.
Families in mental health crisis who interact with police could see improved de-escalation and aid practices.
The Jones family suffered the loss of Brendan; the mother said the police response failed her son.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Work Session — October 20, 2026
More Boise residents are contacting the police oversight office, but it's almost entirely because mental health is involved in their complaints — 31% of contacts now get referred to the behavioral health response team, up from 13%. The specialized clinician-officer teams make far fewer arrests on crisis calls, which keeps people out of jail and saves money.
City Council - Regular Evening Meeting — July 14, 2026
Tiffany Hazen-Stolle, mother of 15-year-old Brendan Jones, who was shot by Boise police during a mental health crisis last November, demanded a transparent review of de-escalation protocols and the policy that prevented officers from rendering immediate aid. Council members offered to meet with her and pledged action.
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