Buckeye Reporter

Police in Cleveland are focusing on Crisis Intervention (CIT) as a way to change their approach to policing and improve public trust. Officers are using compassion rather than force when responding to people in crisis.

A recent episode of Ride Along Radio highlights how this shift is affecting the community and police interactions. The episode is available for listeners on Amazon Music at https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/de616494-b479-427d-bcb8-4582d741feed/ride-along-radio.

The CIT program aims to equip officers with skills to respond more effectively and humanely during incidents involving individuals experiencing mental health crises. By emphasizing care, police hope to build stronger relationships with residents and provide better support for those in need.