October 1st - Noon - 1 pm - FREE 1 CEU

Situational Awareness Safety Strategies for Social Workers

And how social workers assist police as co-responders responding to calls involving mental health crises

The lunch and learn will focus on safety strategies including environmental concerns and de-escalation recommendations.  Through this discussion attendees will be able to develop improved situation awareness to address safety considerations when interacting with clients and those in need.

Speaker:

Justin Shepherd

"I have been a police officer with the Overland Park Police Department since 2007. I became the dedicated CIT officer in 2018, where I first started working directly with the Co-Responder. Since then the Overland Park Crisis Action Team (OPCAT) has grown to five dedicated CIT specialists, and six Co-Responders. My duties include responding to calls for service with a mental health component along with a Co-Responder and providing the Co-Responder on scene support and safety. I am also the chair of the Kansas Law Enforcement CIT Council and teach during the 40-hour Basic CIT training week."