CAP Recognized as Crisis Intervention Team Coordinator of the Year
Published on November 06, 2024
Morris County Chief Assistant Prosecutor Meg Rodriguez has been chosen as the recipient of the 2023 Coordinator of the Year Award by the Crisis Intervention Team of New Jersey, in recognition of her dedication to the CIT-NJ Morris County Program.
The award was presented to CAP Rodriguez during a special dinner ceremony at the Crisis Intervention Team of New Jersey (CIT-NJ) two-day conference in Atlantic City, held on October 28, 2024.
Launched in 2021, the Morris County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) seeks to bring law enforcement, first responders and mental health professionals together to provide a more effective response to those who are dealing with a mental or behavioral health crisis. Morris County’s 40-hour training provides knowledge on different types of mental disorders and conditions – including schizophrenia, depression, developmental disabilities, and autism spectrum. The training is intended to develop skills to promote safe encounters with law enforcement by teaching communication and de-escalation techniques, and enables participants to provide information and access to services that can aid these persons in lieu of incarceration. The curriculum consists of classroom instruction, community site visits and practical exercises delivered by local mental health professionals, CIT law enforcement instructors, and other subject matter experts.
Prosecutor Carroll said, “Chief Assistant Prosecutor Rodriguez’s outstanding leadership in the CIT-NJ Morris County Program has ensured its success and has become a model for other counties throughout New Jersey. Combined with our other mental health division efforts, also overseen by CAP Rodriguez, Morris County is on the forefront of improving law enforcement’s response to subjects experiencing mental health crisis and bringing about the best possible outcomes for all involved. I commend the tireless efforts of CAP Rodriguez in making that happen.”
Media inquiries concerning this press release should be directed to mknab@co.morris.nj.us.
CAP Meg Rodriguez and CIT-NJ Director Chief Edward Dobleman.
