As the variety of incidents involving folks experiencing a mental health crisis continues to rise, Woodstock, Ont., police have created a brand new place inside the division.

There’s a brand new Community Engagement Officer who will present assist to neighborhood members in disaster.

Woodstock police have launched Constable Savage as the brand new Community Engagement Officer.

Officials say Constable Savage joined the Woodstock police power in 2021 with in depth expertise in an analogous function working with folks in disaster and with psychological diseases on the Brantford Police Service.

Officials say the officer will work carefully with the Mental Health Engagement and Response Team in addition to different neighborhood companions.

They’ll additionally present disaster intervention coaching to different members of Woodstock police.

— With information from 980 CFPL’s Jess Brady

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