As we navigate these turbulent times we are likely to encounter more and more people in crisis entering our houses of worship. We want to be a welcoming place for broken and hurting people, but we also have an obligation to protect our flock. In this session we will explore the recognition of individuals in crisis and discuss management strategies.

Amy has a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services and 10 years of law enforcement experience in Arizona and Alaska. During her career she served as a patrol officer, peer counselor, CIT officer, and detective. She has received extensive training with the International Critical Incident Stress Foundation and conducted debriefings for law enforcement, fire services and civilian organizations. She has presented on the topic of Police Suicide at several International CIT conferences. Amy is now a full-time employee with Canyon Del Oro Bible Church in Oro Valley, and has been a member of their Emergency Services Ministry since it’s inception in 2015.