Summary: In this podcast, Chief Mike Koval talks about what motivated him to form a Mental Health Officer Team. The unit is expanding while garnering kudos from local consumers and national law enforcement agencies, many of which are now looking to emulate what has become a national model for helping those with mental health issues. Chief Koval believes one of the big reasons for success is the partnership formed with mental health practitioners. A civilian crisis worker from Journey Mental Health is “embedded” with the MPD. Sarah Henrickson will join in this podcast to talk about what is working on the streets, and why more her social worker colleagues will soon be joining her at the MPD.
