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Officers, first responders complete Crisis Intervention Training

07.10.2023 • College & Community • College General • Special Events

Click to enlarge, These officers and first responders recently completed 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training focused on dealing with individuals suffering from a mental health crisis. Pictured are, left to right: first row, Chris Ryals (Erwin Police Dept.), Brenda Arroyo (Dunn Police Dept.), Caitlin Brown (Harnett Sheriff's Office), Damien Eason (Dunn Police Dept.), John Hall (Dunn Police Dept.), Torry Creek (Angier Police Dept.) and Lindsey Baker (NC State Parks); second row, Instructor Lt. Scott Jeffries (Harnett Sheriff's Office), Kyle Evans (Harnett Sheriff's Office), Ronnie Walker (Harnett Sheriff's Office), Steven Elms (Harnett Sheriff's Office), Anthony Kolaya (Coats Police Dept.), Justin Saunders (Harnett Co. Paramedic), Caitlin Dolan (Harnett Co. Paramedic), Lt. Joseph Byrd (Dunn Police Dept.), Corporal Jordan Allen (Harnett Sheriff's Office), Danny Tadlock (Harnett Co. Paramedic) and Juan Fernandez (Dunn Police Dept.). The Crisis Intervention Training is a joint effort between Central Carolina Community College, Sandhills Center, and various other agencies -- including Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), DPS Probation/ Parole, Emergency Communications and other first responders, and other mental health service providers -- to provide training to improve responses to persons who may experience a mental health crisis.

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These officers and first responders recently completed 40 hours of Crisis Intervention Training focused on dealing with individuals suffering from a mental health crisis. Pictured are, left to right: ... (more)