Overview:
Does your work take you into the homes of those you support? Officer Michelle Hanson, with the City of Madison Police Department’s mental health unit, shares her insights in things to consider as you prepare for your visit, while you are in the home and your departure. Officer Hanson will also share information on adult family homes in Madison.
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About the Presenter:
Officer Michelle Hanson: Officer Hanson has been with Madison police department since 2017. Currently she is assigned to the mental health unit and works out of the midtown district. Officer Hanson has enjoyed working with this specialized unit because of its commitment and focus to helping people who live with IDD, Dementia and Mental Illness. Officer Hanson enjoys educating people and speaking at outside trainings. She works along with NAMI, presenting material that focuses on Crisis intervention and de-escalation as it is related to mental health. She is a certified state instructor where she has instructed both current and new recruited officers in the areas of officer wellness, tactical response, professional communication skills and mental health.
FFI: Please contact Michael Truman at 608-516-8410 or by email at mltruman@wisc.edu