Fayette Police Department hosts crisis training

Local law enforcement and other members of the community gathered in Fayette for the Crisis Response and Intervention Training held Sept. 15–19. Hosted by the Fayette Police Department and presented by the Tuscaloosa Police Behavioral Intervention Team and the Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center, the 40-hour course equipped participants with skills in mental illness recognition, de-escalation strategies and communication techniques. The training is supported by CIT International and other national organizations, and meals were generously provided by the District Attorney’s office and Fayette Fire Department.

Pictured on the front row from left to right: Tre Brown - Tuscaloosa Police Department, Chris Champion - Fayette Park and Recreation, Dorrie Rushing - 24th District Attorney’s Office, Mackenzie Nelson - Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Julie Moore - Bevill State Upward Bound, Eric Dubielak - Lamar County Sheriff’s Office and Craig Parker - Tuscaloosa Police Department. Back row, left to right: Chris Washington - 24th District Attorney’s Office, Justin Williams - Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Jordan Roberts - Fayette Police Department, Skyler Reed - Fayette Police Department, Brett Burleson - Fayette County Sheriff’s Office, Kris Parson - Fayette Police Department, Jordan Driver - Carbon Hill Police Department and Salem Ridley - Tuscaloosa Police Department.