Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC)

What Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) does

PTACC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2017 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois (with an accounting office in Clarinda, Iowa), positioning itself as the definitive national and international voice of the field of deflection and pre-arrest diversion. Its mission is to strategically expand community-based behavioral health and social service options available through law enforcement diversion pathways, serving law enforcement agencies, behavioral health providers, community organizations, researchers, and policymakers. PTACC operates as a field-building organization rather than a technology vendor: it does not develop or sell proprietary software products, and its offering is a curated suite of resources (the PTACC Starter Kit, Primers, National Deflection Week toolkits, research briefs, and policy guides), educational webinars (including the "Conversations with the Field" series), and seven formal strategy areas (Youth/Children/Families, International, Policy and Legislation, Public Safety, Research, SLED, Stigma Reduction, Treatment/Housing/Recovery) that convene practitioners and produce ongoing programming.

The organization's core products are knowledge and convening assets, not platforms. PTACC's annual International Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit (the 2026 edition scheduled for Tucson, December 1-4, 2026) is the field's flagship training event, drawing 500+ attendees from across the U.S. and international partners. It is also launching the $1 Billion for Deflection (1B4D) campaign, a national initiative announced at the 2025 Summit in New Orleans to help local jurisdictions secure $1 billion of new funding for deflection across all six pathways and at local, state, tribal, and federal levels. PTACC publishes a monthly newsletter (The Ticker) and maintains a self-serve online resource library.

As a 501(c)(3), PTACC generates revenue through conference sponsorships (six tiers ranging from $1,000 Partner to $15,000 Diamond, plus exhibitor tables at $2,500-$3,000), individual donations processed via Stripe, likely restricted grants from federal and foundation sources (given BJA, NGA, and ONDCP engagements), and fundraising campaigns such as 1B4D. Core educational resources are distributed free of charge. Distribution is organized through 50+ national partner organizations (PAARI, LEAD Bureau, Civil Citation Network, TASC's CHJ, IACP) and through international sub-brands (PTACC UK, PTACC Africa with members in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ghana, Botswana, and South Africa), giving PTACC a horizontal, ecosystem-driven GTM motion rather than a sales-led one.

Name

Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC)

Legal name

Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC)

Website

https://ptaccollaborative.org/

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

PTACC is the definitive global voice of the field of deflection and pre-arrest diversion.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Justice Diversion Advocacy

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Training, Enablement & Talent Development Summits (THAHAMAH)

Keywords

• Pre-arrest diversion programs
• Deflection training services
• Law enforcement diversion
• Behavioral health advocacy
• Criminal justice reform

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Conference and Event Revenue: PTACC generates revenue through annual summit registrations, pre-summit training fees, and event sponsorship packages. Sponsorship tiers range from Diamond ($15,000) to Partner ($1,000), plus exhibitor tables and swag sponsorships.
2. Campaign Fundraising: PTACC conducts fundraising campaigns including the $1 Billion for Deflection (1B4D) campaign launched in 2025, seeking to secure $1 billion in new funding for deflection initiatives across the field.
3. Sponsorship Revenue: The organization receives sponsorship revenue from corporate and organizational sponsors at various levels for annual summits and events, with tiered sponsorship packages offering visibility benefits.
4. Donations: PTACC accepts donations through its website, functioning as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

PTACC provides vision, leadership, advocacy, and education to facilitate the growth and practice of deflection and pre-arrest diversion nationally and internationally. Its core deliverables are the Annual International Deflection Summit, a curated resource library (Starter Kit, policy briefs, research compilations), the "Conversations with the Field" webinar series, and the $1 Billion for Deflection (1B4D) funding-advocacy campaign. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and delivers its work through seven strategy-area workgroups and an international expansion program (PTACC Africa and PTACC UK).

Product overview

PTACC is a nonprofit organization that serves as the national and global voice of deflection and pre-arrest diversion. Rather than offering a single software product, PTACC provides an ecosystem of educational resources, professional development programs, and advocacy services. The core offerings include the PTACC Suite of Deflection Resources (starter kits, primers, policy briefs), annual international summits, webinars, and the $1B4D campaign for funding advocacy. PTACC organizes its work through multiple strategy areas (Research, Public Safety, Treatment/Housing/Recovery, Policy/Legislation, Stigma Reduction, Youth/Children/Families, and International) that develop resources, host webinars, and advance the field of deflection. The organization partners with law enforcement, behavioral health providers, and community organizations to facilitate pre-arrest diversion across the United States and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 1B4D: $1 Billion for Deflection campaign - national initiative to help local deflection initiatives secure $1 billion of new funding.
• PTACC Africa
• PTACC International Deflection & Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit

Products and services

• PTACC Annual International Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit Annual paid training summit bringing together practitioners nationally and internationally to learn, network, and advance the field of deflection and pre-arrest diversion. Designed for law enforcement, behavioral health, community, advocacy, research, and public policy stakeholders.
• PTACC Summit Sponsorship Packages (Diamond, Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze, Partner) Tiered corporate/organizational sponsorship packages for the annual summit, providing logo placement, registrations, LinkedIn/newsletter visibility, and exhibitor table access. Available to corporate sponsors, partner organizations, and government agencies.
• PTACC Summit Exhibitor Table Dedicated 6-foot exhibitor table at the annual PTACC International Summit, including two chairs, draping, and Summit program listing. Available to vendors serving the deflection and pre-arrest diversion field.

Quantifiable outcome

• Break the costly cycle of justice system involvement for eligible individuals; increase cross-sector collaboration; enhance community-police relations; decrease crime, incarceration, and recidivism rates; lessen burden on justice systems; improve public health and safety; reduce burden on low-level offenders; ensure equal access regardless of race, income, or geography; save taxpayer dollars
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• National Governors Association (NGA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022NGA joined with PTACC and other national organizations in 2022 to convene state-level leaders working in deflection to create a national peer-to-peer deflection learning community. The partnership focuses on sharing information, exploring best practices, and solving problems from the state perspective related to sustainability, legislation, policy, and outcomes.
• National Criminal Justice Association (NCJA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022NCJA co-convened with PTACC and NGA in 2022 to establish the State Leaders Deflection (SLED) Policy Network, bringing together state-level leaders to address deflection challenges and opportunities.
• National Association of State Alcohol and Drug Abuse Directors (NASADAD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022NASADAD partnered with PTACC to convene state-level deflection leaders, contributing expertise on substance abuse policy and treatment services to the SLED Policy Network.
• Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPAARI is a national network of over 400 police departments in 32 states that supports non-arrest pathways to treatment. PTACC collaborates with PAARI on sharing resources, program development, and advancing deflection practices through the Public Safety Strategy Area.
• LEAD National Support BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LEAD (Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion) National Support Bureau provides strategic guidance and technical support to jurisdictions developing or implementing LEAD programs. PTACC collaborates through the Public Safety Strategy Area.
• Civil Citation NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil Citation Network integrates law enforcement, behavioral health intervention and support services for straightforward management of citations. One of PTACC's founding partners, co-convening the inaugural 2017 summit.
• Center for Health and Justice at TASCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTASC's Center for Health and Justice has worked nationally on pre-arrest diversion models including providing training and consulting. PTACC CEO Jac Charlier also serves as Executive Director of CHJ. One of PTACC's founding partners.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIACP hosted the inaugural National Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit in March 2017 and continues to collaborate with PTACC on diversion initiatives, webinars, and resources.
• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBJA provides training and technical assistance to law enforcement and partnering agencies on deflection and diversion. PTACC received recognition from BJA in 2024 for excellence in criminal justice.
• Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCIT Center at Memphis provides comprehensive information on Crisis Intervention Teams and programs for individuals in mental health crisis. Collaborates with PTACC on mental health responses in law enforcement.
• Vera Institute of JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVera Institute provides research, resources, and technical assistance on justice reform including the Serving Safely initiative and Emerging Issues in American Policing publications shared through PTACC resources.
• First Responder NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPTACC partnered with the First Responder Network to release a series of webinars speaking with experts in particular fields, including the 'Conversations with the Field' series.
• Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerICJIA researchers have conducted process evaluations and studies on police deflection models including Safe Passage initiative and opioid crisis responses, contributing research to PTACC's resource library.
• White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichard Baum, former Acting Director of ONDCP, announced the 1B4D campaign at the 2025 PTACC Summit and has written about the need for deflection programs in his book on the opioid crisis.
• Pennsylvania Attorney GeneralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn July 2021, PTACC moved its national headquarters to Pennsylvania in partnership with the Pennsylvania Attorney General to grow the LETI Deflection Initiative.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI): National network of 400+ police departments in 32 states supporting non-arrest pathways to treatment; one of PTACC's core Public Safety Strategy Area partners and a co-defining organization in the deflection field.
• LEAD National Support Bureau: Provides strategic guidance and technical support to jurisdictions developing Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) programs; a direct field peer collaborating with PTACC through the Public Safety Strategy Area.
• Civil Citation Network: Co-convened PTACC's inaugural 2017 National Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit and integrates law enforcement with behavioral health intervention; a founding partner and direct field peer.
• TASC's Center for Health and Justice (CHJ): PTACC CEO Jac Charlier also leads CHJ; CHJ provides national training and consulting on pre-arrest diversion and is a founding partner organization of PTACC.
• CIT International: Promotes Crisis Intervention Team training for law enforcement responding to mental health crises; co-announced the CIDaTS Initiative with PTACC in 2019, making it a directly adjacent field peer.
• Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP): Law enforcement-led advocacy organization for criminal justice reform including diversion; shares overlapping leadership with PTACC (Lt. Diane Goldstein on PTACC board) and a similar reform-focused audience.

Broad incumbents

• Vera Institute of Justice: Larger, established criminal justice reform organization that publishes research (e.g., Serving Safely) consumed by the same law enforcement audience PTACC serves; broader portfolio but overlapping stakeholder base.
• International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP): Hosted PTACC's inaugural 2017 summit and continues collaborating; a much larger professional law enforcement association with broader remit but overlapping membership and audience.

Others

• R Street Institute: Nonpartisan public policy think tank; Logan Seacrest, R Street Fellow on Criminal Justice and Civil Liberties, sits on PTACC's board, indicating a research/policy alignment rather than direct operational competition.
• Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA): Federal grant-making agency within DOJ that funds deflection/diversion training and honored PTACC in 2024; not a competitor but a primary federal funding and recognition partner shaping the field.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

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