Community Healthcore
Community Healthcore
Police Outreach Service Team
Police Outreach Service Team
Police Outreach Service Team
Wednesday 25th January 2023
Officer Byrdsong of Longview PD shares his experience in community outreach, emphasizing empathy and innovative policing for mental health and crisis calls.
29 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Reimagining Policing: Officer Byrdsong on Community Outreach and Mental Health
Change comes with the mind first. It's been pretty successful in The Last Two Years, but first it started with the basic needs.
What if policing could be more about support and less about enforcement? In this episode of 'Learn MORE with the CORE', Officer Byrdsong from the Longview Police Department shares his unique perspective as an outreach officer. He dives into the reasons that led him to this role and the transformative impact of expanding his department's approach to include more compassionate methods.
From crisis intervention to mental health calls, Byrdsong reveals how modern training equips officers to handle these delicate situations with care and respect. He also highlights the role of current leaders who advocate for these progressive policing strategies. If you're curious about how law enforcement can evolve to better serve vulnerable populations, this episode is a must-listen. It's packed with real-life examples and heartfelt discussions that showcase the power of empathy in policing.