Camillus PD takes part in One Mind Campaign, reminds residents about winter parking
The Camillus Police Department recently announced they have completed a pledge they took to improve their response to those suffering from mental illness in our community.
The pledge is part of an initiative called the One Mind Campaign started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
To join the One Mind Campaign, the Camillus Police Department pledged to implement four promising practices in a 12 to 36 month period to ensure successful future interactions between local police officers and persons in the community with mental illness.
Chief Thomas M. Winn made the decision to join the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s One Mind Campaign to ensure that the Camillus Police Department response to those in our community affected by mental illness and/or addiction is one that emphasizes de-escalation with a focus on treatment, as an alternative to arrest.
In completing the One Mind Pledge, the Camillus Police Department established sustainable partnerships with local mental health organizations, developed and implemented a model policy to address officers’ interactions with those affected by mental illness, and ensured that all of the officers received enhanced mental health awareness training, with at least 20 percent of the department completing the more intensive Crisis Intervention Team training (CIT).
The 40-hour Crisis Intervention curriculum is designed by local agencies to train a team of specialized officers to respond to calls that involve the most vulnerable in our community, individuals with mental health disorders.
The curriculum includes education on various de-escalation techniques as well as live role-play scenarios of officers responding to persons who need mental health assistance.
The greatest benefit in adopting all the strategies of the One Mind Campaign pledge has been the development of mutual trust between the local police officers and those in the community affected by mental illness.
“Our CPD team joins only a few other agencies in the nation completing the One Mind Pledge,” Winn said. “One hundred percent of our sworn officers are trained and certified in Mental Health First Aid, and more than 41 percent of our sworn officers are trained and certified in Crisis Intervention. I have witnessed firsthand how this training and these partnerships have benefited the greater Camillus community. Without the hard work, dedication and commitment of our local Camillus police officers we would not be in a position to provide this enhanced level of service for those who need it most. I am very proud of their efforts.”
For more information about the One Mind Campaign, visit the IACP’s website at:
theiacp.org/projects/one-mind-campaign.
In addition, as the seasons change, the Camillus Police Department is requesting the assistance of citizens to keep our roadways safe during the upcoming winter months.
In order to ensure safe roadways and to assist the Camillus Highway Department with their snow removal efforts, Camillus Police Officers will be enforcing the winter parking ordinance.
The Town of Camillus ordinance states that, “No motor vehicle or other vehicles of any kind shall be allowed or permitted to park on any town road or on property owned by the Town of Camillus between the hours of 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. from Dec. 1 to April 1 of the next succeeding year.”
Each violation of this ordinance is declared to be a traffic infraction punishable by a fine of not less than twenty five dollars ($25) for the first offense and by a fine of not less than twenty five dollars ($25) for each subsequent offense, plus towing charges.
For information regarding Winter Parking Regulations for the Village of Camillus please call 315-672-3484 or visit camilluspolice.com.
