Social workers will soon join police officers in Waukegan while responding to certain 911 calls as part of a co-responder pilot program funded by the state. Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4736 into law in May 2022. The bill created the Co-Responders Pilot Program to have police in certain parts of the state […]
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Gov. Pritzker signs bill giving Waukegan, other Illinois cities funding for police co-responder program
The governor on Tuesday signed a bill into law that will require social workers and police officers in Waukegan and other Illinois cities to work together when responding to 911 calls. House Bill 4736 creates the Co-Responders Pilot Program to have police in certain parts of the state begin a joint effort with multiple social […]
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Waukegan among big Illinois cities set to receive funding for police co-responder program
(The Center Square) – A pilot program could start soon that will require social workers and police officers in Waukegan and other Illinois cities to work together when responding to a 911 call. House Bill 4736 creates the Co-Responders Pilot Program to have police in certain parts of the state begin a joint effort with […]
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‘A giant step forward’: McHenry Police Department hires its first ever social services coordinator
The McHenry Police Department announced they have hired their first-ever social services coordinator, who will help people in crisis and victims of crime. He will eventually work alongside a comfort dog. McHenry Police Department Chief John Birk said on Wednesday that the department hired Jason Sterwerf. Some of Sterwerf’s responsibilities will include providing residents with […]
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Village of Huntley hires social worker full-time to work for police department
The Village of Huntley announced they hired a full-time social worker who will work on staff with the Huntley Police Department to help provide crisis intervention and other services. The 2022 budget for Huntley authorized the creation of the new position and Meghan Mumenthal was hired as the Police Social Worker (PSW) effective January 3. […]