GREAT BARRINGTON — The Great Barrington Police Department (GBPD) has partnered with Karran Larson, LADC1, LMHC, coordinator of statewide SUD and Recovery Services, and Deaf Recovery Coach Supervisor.
In an effort to collaborate with the deaf and hard of hearing community, Chief Storti has added this partnership to the department’s co-responder program. Larson will serve as a recovery coach for the local community and train GBPD officers how to best interact with the deaf and hard of hearing community in emergency situations and other police duties.
Chief Storti said: “With this partnership, we hope to be able to connect her services to other departments across the county and beyond.”
If you are deaf or hard of hearing, please visit the GBPD website for a visor card. Utilizing this resource will make it easier to communicate with officers in the event you are seeking help or are stopped while driving.
The GBPD continues to expand its outreach efforts and encourages any group that would like to begin a conversation to reach out.
