Addressing the Opioid Crisis through SPI Initiatives (Webinar)

Presented by Strategies for Policing Innovation (SPI), this webinar will engage both the law enforcement and health professionals on how SPI sites are addressing the opioid epidemic in their communities. Participants will gain a better understanding of the state of the epidemic across the country as well as hear from SPI sites that are addressing this issue in innovative and measured ways.

Examples of SPI initiatives addressing this issue in interdisciplinary ways will be provided by:
- Maryann Ballotta the Director of Public Safety Research and Planning, Lowell Police Department.
- Captain Dean Isabella, Commander of the Special Projects Unit, Providence Police Department.
- Mr. Joe Balles, the Madison Addiction Recovery Initiative Project Coordinator, Madison Police Department.