<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4R5A42_0wEVcwO200" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4R5A42_0wEVcwO200" width="600" height="536" ><figcaption>The Radnor Township Police Department’s Community Support Unit welcomed members of the New Castle Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit. (Radnor Police Photo)</figcaption></figure>RADNOR — Recently, the Radnor Township Police Department’s Community Support Unit welcomed members of the New Castle Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit.The collaborative meeting focused on co-responder programs in the area and best practices for coordinating responses to mental health emergencies or addiction. Both programs aim to help connect individuals in crisis with resources or treatment to prevent future contact with law enforcement and advocate for victims of crimes and their families.The Behavioral Health Unit has been active in New Castle since 2019. Radnor Township established our Community Support Unit last October, marking this month’s first anniversary.Radnor’s Community Support unit includes a licensed social worker, four police officers, and one supervisory sergeant.During an update to the commissioners at a board meeting earlier this year, Radnor officials said the unit has also developed partnerships with numerous organizations. Some of the partnerships include the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, Delaware County Victims Assistance, MVP recovery, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Delaware County Department of Health and the Radnor School District.“The Community Support Unit (CSU) aims to enhance police services in Radnor Township with a strong emphasis on victim services and response to substance abuse and mental health emergencies,” according to information on the unit on the township’s website. The purpose of the licensed social worker and police officers will be to respond immediately to mental health emergencies and follow up with victims of crimes after the incident.” The unit can also respond to calls in high-density areas to supplement Radnor’s Patrol Division.”</div></body>

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Radnor Police CSU welcomed members of the New Castle Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit

RADNOR — Recently, the Radnor Township Police Department’s Community Support Unit welcomed members of the New Castle Police Department’s Behavioral Health Unit. The collaborative meeting focused on co-responder programs in the area and best practices for coordinating responses to mental health emergencies or addiction. Both programs aim to help connect individuals in crisis with resources or treatment to prevent future contact with law enforcement and advocate for victims of crimes and their families.