Police Chief MacGillis on Mental Health, Community Service, and Traffic Safety
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Join us for an episode of Tosa's Voices as we sit down with Chief James MacGillis of the Wauwatosa Police Department. Chief MacGillis shares the department's top three priorities for enhancing public safety and community relations in Wauwatosa.
Discover how the Crisis Intervention Team training is equipping officers to better handle mental health calls, leading to more compassionate and effective responses. Learn about the success of the Community Service Officer program, where non-sworn officers are making a significant impact by addressing calls that don’t require a sworn officer's presence. Chief MacGillis also discusses innovative strategies for tackling traffic concerns, including the use of data-driven approaches to reduce reckless driving and improve safety at targeted intersections.
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