News Flash

City of Woodland Press Releases

Posted on: February 1, 2019

MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT SERVICE COMING TO WOODLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT


PRESS RELEASE


City of Woodland Police Department
 
1000 Lincoln Ave.
Woodland, CA 95695
Phone: 530-661-7800
Fax: 530-662-5377



Woodland police officers are getting some back up in the form of mental health services support. Beginning July 6th, Crisis Intervention Specialist Robert Villarreal will join officers in the field when they respond to mental health calls.

“Robert is an integral part of our team,” said Woodland Police Chief Derrek Kaff. “While our officers do get crisis intervention training, Robert’s experience and expertise gives us an invaluable tool to keep our community safe.”

A Crisis Intervention Specialist will help officers determine if a person needs medical help, counseling, or access to services. Up to 25% of an officer’s day can be spent dealing with mental health issues. Having a specialist assist officers ultimately leads to better outcomes for the individual and for the community.

Villarreal brings more than 20 years of mental health work experience to the department. He worked with Woodland Police Department in 2015, but the program ended because of lack of funding. Thanks to the partnership with Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency, the program is up and running.

IMG_0081

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in City of Woodland Press Releases

2023 Water-Wise Landscape Tour

Posted on: February 1, 2019

Utility Rate Increases

Posted on: October 26, 2021

2021 Virtual Water-Wise Landscape Tour

Posted on: February 1, 2019

"Fix-a-Leak Week" Begins March 15

Posted on: March 11, 2020

Distracted Driving Enforcement

Posted on: September 2, 2020

Free Lap Swimming for those 55 and Older

Posted on: February 1, 2019

September is National Preparedness Month

Posted on: September 14, 2020

ARREST MADE IN 2011 HOMICIDE

Posted on: February 1, 2019

WOODLAND MASSAGE THERAPIST ARRESTED

Posted on: February 1, 2019

Press Release - COVID-19 Updates

Posted on: May 18, 2020

ARREST MADE IN 10/21/19 HOMICIDE

Posted on: October 25, 2019

Free Water-Wise Landscape Design Workshops

Posted on: September 27, 2019

FIRE AT CNG FUELING STATION

Posted on: August 16, 2019

NEW EXPANDED HOURS FOR WOODLAND PD LOBBY

Posted on: February 28, 2019

City of Woodland Roadway Update

Posted on: February 13, 2019

RAILROAD BOX CAR FIRE

Posted on: December 26, 2018

Operation Clear-Track

Posted on: September 19, 2019