Frederick Ryan, Chief of Police
112 Mystic St.
Arlington, MA 02474
For Immediate Release
Monday, July 17, 2017
Media Contact: Captain Richard Flynn, PIO
Office: 781-316-3907
Cell: 781-844-1224
Email: rflynn@town.arlington.ma.us
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Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: john@jgpr.net
Arlington Police Department’s Clinical Responder Receives Award from Department of Mental Health
ARLINGTON — Chief Frederick Ryan is pleased to announce that Arlington Police Department Clinical Responder Rebecca Wolfe has been recognized for exemplary performance for clinical collaboration with law enforcement by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health.
Wolfe received her award on Wednesday, June 14, at the DMH’s seventh annual Mental Health and Law Enforcement Conference at Fitchburg State University.
Last year, DMH began honoring a law enforcement officer and a police co-response clinician for their exceptional dedication, commitment and service to those who are in crisis, and in turn, helping their communities. Nominations for these awards come from the community and DMH chooses the recipient.
Wolfe began her career with the Arlington Police Department in 2010 as a clinician embedded within the department. She serves as the department’s clinical responder and jail diversion program coordinator, assisting police when they intervene with individuals experiencing psychiatric symptoms, which often involves other behavioral health issues, including substance abuse.
As part of the Arlington Outreach Initiative — a police assisted recovery program where law enforcement officials reach out to residents who are struggling with substance abuse disorders — Wolfe helps officers get involved with individuals on a personal level to provide recovery resources.
“We are so proud of Rebecca on this outstanding achievement and even more thankful that we have her working with us here in Arlington,” Chief Ryan said. “Rebecca has done tremendous work helping us combat the opioid epidemic on a local level, and I am confident that she will continue to go above and beyond the call of duty as a vital resource to our community.”
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