When Fairfield police rescued a schizophrenic woman March 3 , officers were not just responding to a woman who was obstructing traffic. They were also putting into effect "advanced practices that focus on de-escalation techniques rooted in better understanding and treating those with mental illness," according to Officer Lance Newkirchen.
via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fairfields-crisis-intervention-team-provides-services-mentally-ill
via Fairfield Newswire http://fairfield.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fairfields-crisis-intervention-team-provides-services-mentally-ill
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