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(Community Matters 36) Calhoun County Sheriff Contributes to Juvenile Justice and Mental Health Discussions Statewide

First Aired June 17, 2023 Calhoun County Sheriff Steve Hinkley joins Community Matters to discuss his participation on a panel at the Mackinac Public Policy Conference focused on the approaches to school violence and prevention. He also discusses participation on the governor-appointed Juvenile Justice Task Force. Episode Resources Calhoun County Sheriff’s Department websiteSheriff Steve Hinkley’s websiteMIchigan Juvenile …

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(Community Matters 14) Meet BCPD Interim Chief Shannon Bagley

First Aired January 14, 2023 With the announcement that Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker will retire in early 2023, Deputy Chief Shannon Bagley has been tapped as interim chief. Bagley discusses his law enforcement career and priorities for the BCPD in this episode. Episode Resources Listen: (Community Matters 7) BC Police Chief Speaks Frankly About Effects of …

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(Community Matters 14) BCPD Chief Jim Blocker Sheds Light on Decision to Retire

First Aired January 14, 2023 Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker announced his retirement in late 2022, with his last day on the job January 31, 2023. In this episode, Chief Blocker discusses whether his initial goals for the department have been met, what led to his decision to step down and the handoff to …

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(Community Matters 7) BC Police Chief Speaks Frankly About Effects of Mental Health on Policing

First Aired November 19, 2022 Battle Creek Police Chief Jim Blocker speaks optimistically about a largely new staff of officers at the BCPD. He also offers a frank perspective on the role of mental illness-related calls the force deals with regularly. Episode Resources Battle Creek Police website ABOUT COMMUNITY MATTERS Former WBCK Morning Show host Richard Piet …

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(Summit Pointe 22) A Guide to the Right Path – Through the Laundry

Among the many programs Summit Pointe oversees is one to help folks who have faced significant challenges to find a livelihood and become contributing members of society. In this episode of the Summit Pointe Series, we learn from Stephen and Angela about the VA Laundry facility – and how it is providing a sense of purpose and guidance …

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(Summit Pointe 19) Managing A Diagnosis of Mental Illness

There are many situations involving a diagnosis of mental illness. However, as case managers at Summit Pointe have learned, many of those situations require help to access the appropriate path. Sometimes, that path helps change lives. Click to hear more in this episode of the special Summit Pointe series. More Summit Pointe Series episodes—-Could your organization or business use purposeful …

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(Summit Pointe 18) Live Life To The Fullest: Senior Behavioral Health Team

The Summit Pointe series continues with a focus on those 60 and older who may need behavioral health resources in Calhoun County, Michigan. Summit Pointe’s Senior Behavioral Health Team encourages seniors to live life to the fullest. But, in chatting with Rebecca and Kaytlin – members of the team – we learn their assistance has a much …

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