NAMI New Hampshire Honors the Manchester Police Department
NAMI New Hampshire Honors the Manchester Police Department
On Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the Grappone Conference Center in Concord, NH, New Hampshire’s chapter of the National Alliance for Mental Illness (NAMI) presented the Manchester Police Department with its Law Enforcement Award. The award cited Chief David Mara’s leadership, identifying a number of initiatives undertaken by the department since his appointment to Chief of Police in 2008.
The Manchester Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is comprised of 22 officers specially trained to more effectively respond to persons affected by mental illness. In addition, the Manchester Police Legal Division has played key roles in the effective implementation of the community’s Mental Health Court. Finally, the Community Policing Division has also played a major role in the planning, implementation and operation of the new Homeless Service Center, working closely with the Homeless Outreach Worker and engaging homeless persons in need of mental health services.
In presenting the Law Enforcement Award, NAMI- NH stated “The Manchester Police are effective community partners and clearly support mental health as they serve and protect.”