*** Please note that this program will take place at Town Hall, 25 Green Street, in Meeting Room A ***

In recent years, law enforcement leaders are redefining how they respond to individuals with substance use disorders, creating more effective approaches to managing the problem and focusing on prevention, education, and treatment. Come learn about what these efforts look like in our community. There will be time for questions.

Speakers:

Paul A. Nikas, Chief of Police, Ipswich Police Department
Daniel J. Kmiec, Sergeant, Ipswich Police Department
Detective Joseph Perna, School Resource Officer, Ipswich Police Department
Allie Hunter, Executive Director, Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative (PAARI)
Lisa Maccario LMHC, Behavioral Health Liaison/Jail Diversion Clinician, Beverly/Essex/Gloucester/Ipswich/Manchester/Rockport/Police Departments

This program is part of Ipswich Reads ... One Book: 2019.
For more information about this series and a full schedule of events, please visit this link.