California Attorney General Kamala Harris honored Burbank Police's Mental Health Evaluation Team during a area Police Chief's meeting.Pictured are Capt. Denis Cremmins,Dr.Jennifer Hunt,Chief LaChasse, Attorney General Kamala Harris,Kristina Sanchez,Capt.Mike Albanese, and Officer Adam Adler. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
California Attorney General Kamala Harris attended a meeting of local police chiefs on Thursday morning hosted by the Los Angeles Police Department. Harris finished the meeting by presenting awards for several departments. Burbank’s “Mental Health Evaluation Team” was awarded and present to receive its honor.
California Attorney General Kamala Harris honored Burbank Police’s Mental Health Evaluation Team during a area Police Chief’s meeting. L/R Attorney General Kamala Harris speaking Dr. Jennifer Hunt, Officer Adam Adler, and Officer Kristiana Sanchez. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Atty. Gen. Harris said in her comments the program that the Burbank Police has started is “smart” as it frees up other resources within the city and countywide. She said the team already made a “huge difference” within a year.
The mental health evaluation team consists of Los Angeles County clinical social worker Dr. Jennifer Hunt, Burbank Police Sgt. Mike Parrinello, and patrol officers Scott Moody, Adam Adler and Kristiana Sanchez.California Attorney General Kamala Harris honored Burbank Police’s Mental Health Evaluation Team during a area Police Chief’s meeting. Officer Adam Adler Thanking the Attorney General Dr. Jennifer Hunt, Officer Kristiana Sanchez, and the Attorney Genaral Kamala Harris.(Photo by Ross A. Benson)
Along with the honorees, Burbank Police Chief Scott LaChasse, Patrol Captain Mike Albanese and Captain Denis Cremmins were present. Burbank City Councilman Bob Frutos, who is also a Los Angeles police officer, was present, as was LAPD Chief Scott Beck and Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca.California Attorney General Kamala Harris honored Burbank Police’s Mental Health Evaluation Team during a area Police Chief’s meeting. L/R Attorney General Kamala Harris Dr. Jennifer Hunt, Officer Adam Adler, and Officer Kristiana Sanchez. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)
