Chief John C. Myrsiades - Co-Responder Units: Meeting the Moment in Policing

SUMMARY:

In this episode of TLC Connections, Plymouth Township Police Chief John Myrsiades joins us to discuss an important partnership with The Lincoln Center, a collaboration that embeds a licensed social worker into the department to support officers in addressing behavioral health needs in the community.

Chief Myrsiades shares the personal story that helped shape his belief in the need for more than just policing when people are in crisis. He walks us through how the program came to be, why it matters, and the impact it’s already having, not only for the people they serve, but for the officers on the front lines.

Whether you’re in law enforcement, social services, education, or community development, this is a conversation about the power of partnerships, the importance of community care, and what i ...