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Volunteer Behavioral Health Hosts Successful Crisis Intervention Training For Law Enforcement

Eighteen representatives from Upper Cumberland law enforcement agencies completed training this month learning how to handle crisis situations. The 40-hour program was facilitated by Volunteer Behavioral Health in Cookeville. Director Anne Stamps said officers strengthened deescalation and communication skills to lower arrests of those suffering mental illness. “The skills that are presented and learned and role played for the officers, ... Read More »