The Frederick Police Department has been recognized for its work responding to people in crisis and its use of behavioral health professionals in its policing work.
North Range Behavioral Health announced the department as its 2025 Community Champion for Behavioral Health on Saturday, saying Frederick police have helped make sure that those experiencing mental health challenges get the care they need, according to a North Range post on Facebook.
The partnership between Frederick police and North Range has helped the department respond with compassionate support, according to the post.
Frederick police and some North Range officials will respond to some incidents together, as a way to bring a mental health professional to those who may need it, according to a Frederick police post on Facebook.
“The most effective tool on their duty belt isn’t made of metal – it’s their ability to connect with a human being,” wrote Randi Edwards, a North Range official who responds to calls with police, according to the Frederick police post.