This week's speaker is the Skokie Police Department's new Co-Responder Unit. 

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Skokie Police Department's two-person Co-Responder team responds to individuals in crisis, linking them to services, monitoring individuals post initial response and providing follow-up with individuals in need of ongoing services. The team includes Skokie Police Officer Kimberly Blue, who has completed Crisis Intervention Training for law enforcement, and Village social worker Brian McHugh.