STONEHAM — Chief James McIntyre is pleased to announce that Stoneham Police Officer Sheryl Rotondi has been recognized for excellence by the Metro Boston Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center.
Officer Rotondi is a 28-year veteran of the Stoneham Police Department, who first received Crisis Intervention Team training in 2018.
Officer Rotondi is one of 19 Stoneham Police Officers who have received CIT training, which prepares her to respond to calls involving those in crisis due to mental health and substance use issues.
Officer Rotondi was recognized with the CIT Excellence Award during a ceremony on May 24 at the Burlington Marriott in Burlington.
In providing the award, the Metro Boston Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center cited Officer Rotondi’s diligence and commitment to helping those with mental health and substance use challenges.
“Your colleagues report you are ‘selfless, altruistic, and impassioned about helping others and making a difference.’ You are both a leader among your peers and an advocate for individuals impacted by behavioral health. As a CIT Officer, you play a pivotal role in assisting community members with connecting and accessing important services. Your ability to remain calm, empathize, and provide space for individuals to voice their concerns has allowed you to masterfully de-escalate crisis situations time and time again,” the organization wrote in a citation presented to Officer Rotondi.
“I’m pleased that the good work that Officer Rotondi has done for our residents was recognized by the Metro Boston TTAC,” said Chief McIntyre. “She is a great role model for other officers to follow as she shows genuine compassion and a drive to help individuals with substance use disorder or mental health conditions.”
About the Metro Boston Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center
The Metro Boston Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center utilizes an integrated public health and public safety lens to inform response to individuals impacted by behavioral health, support officer wellness, develop policy and procedure, and improve communication across behavioral health and criminal justice partners.
Through training, guidance on CIT implementation and adaptation of police records management systems the Metro Boston Crisis Intervention Team Training and Technical Assistance Center aims to increase utilization of behavioral health resources, increase data collection and establish best practice interventions.