Paducah PD Recruiting for Groundbreaking Deflection Specialist Position

In Kentucky, the Paducah Police Department (PD) is breaking new ground in the effort to combat the opioid epidemic impacting the nation. They are currently seeking a compassionate, social sciences professional to fill a novel role as Deflection Specialist. This person would work alongside law enforcement to field referrals and connect people suffering mental health and substance use challenges with services and resources in the community. It is anticipated that this approach to policing will provide a lifeline for people struggling by interceding before arrest or incarceration. It also has the potential to reduce calls for service, decrease city-wide incarceration rates, improve community perception of law enforcement, and bridge the gap between law enforcement and vital resources to help those in need. The department is hoping to fill this position by the end of March.

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O2SL & QRT National Attends Ohio Deflection Association’s Annual Summit in Cincinnati

O2SL & QRT National Attends Ohio Deflection Association’s Annual Summit in Cincinnati

CINCINNATI — The leadership team of Operation 2 Save Lives (O2SL) & QRT National is pleased to share that several of its team members and partners shared their expertise and experiences at the third annual Ohio Quick Response Team, Deflection, & Outreach Training Summit in Cincinnati last month, with more than 325 people in attendance.

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O2SL & QRT National Delivers Pathway Deflection Training to Boston Agencies and Community Partners

O2SL & QRT National Delivers Pathway Deflection Training to Boston Agencies and Community Partners

RANDOLPH – Members of the Boston Police Department and Boston Emergency Services Team (BEST) now have new, essential deflection skills following a training program led by Operation 2 Save Lives (O2SL) and QRT National. O2SL and QRT, or Quick Response Team, National, have been working nationally with states, counties and municipalities to support community-based collaborations.

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