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The Anne Arundel County Police Department Crisis Intervention Team

Join us as members of the Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team discuss the crisis response system of care that provides community members experiencing a crisis with supportive assistance and connections to resources. The goals of the Crisis Intervention Team are to focus on reducing recidivism, to assist with mental health and substance use treatment, and to provide the support that may just save a life. Come with us as we explore these challenging situations facing families and communities everywhere.

Episodes

Episode 004 - A Friend and a Lifeline

Great friends Tristyn and Brie share their story of Brie's mental health struggles and how one phone call from Tristyn likely saved Brie's life. This story is more than a friendship. It's a lifeline.

Mar 21, 2023

28 min

Episode 003 - Patient Not Prisoner

Melissa Owens, a school teacher who has had mental health challenges, shares her story of recovery and how an encounter with police made a difference in her life. Join us as we learn how the Crisis Intervention Team viewed her as a patient, not a prisoner.

Feb 16, 2023

31 min

Episode 002 - How Diverting Saved a Life

The Honorable Judge Spencer returns with Anne Arundel County resident, Sam Mason, to discuss how the Crisis Intervention Team transformed Sam's life. Sam openly discusses his history with mental health challenges in hopes that his story may benefit others.

Jan 27, 2023

36 min

Episode 001- Diverting to the Root

The Honorable Judge Shaem Spencer, District Administrative Judge for the District Court of Maryland in Anne Arundel County, shares his experiences with the Anne Arundel County Police Departments Crisis Intervention Team. Judge Spencer discusses how this model program provides community members with critical resources that positively impact their lives.

Jan 27, 2023

28 min