Cranford Police One Mind Campaign Pledge
The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) recently recognized the Cranford Police Department for achieving all requirements of the One Mind Campaign Pledge. This confirms the Cranford Police Department’s commitment to the safety and well-being of all members of its community by training and certifying 100% of the agency’s sworn officers in Mental Health and Special Needs Crisis Stabilization and at least 20% of sworn officers being training in Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Currently, the Cranford Police Department has over 40 officers (75%) certified as CIT responders.
In a letter from IACP President Wade Carpenter, he recognized that “successful interactions between police officers and persons affected by mental illness improves public trust, enhances officer safety, and saves lives.”
Chief Ryan Greco noted the efforts of Captain Guy Patterson with Cranford Police Department’s ongoing involvement in crisis intervention training, and especially for fostering partnerships with Union County CIT, Trinitas Hospital, and the ARRIVE Together Initiative. “Verification by the IACP that the Cranford Police Department meets their ‘best practice’ standards as part of the One Mind Campaign Pledge demonstrates our organization’s commitment to enhanced training in de-escalation, crisis intervention, and mental health services for community members,” Chief Greco said.
