The Great Barrington Police Department 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 our co-responder program. Karran Larson will be utilized as a recovery coach for this community. Karran will also train our officers on how to best interact with the deaf and hard of hearing community in an emergency and in other aspect of police duties.
Chief Storti says, “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 they are seeking help or are stopped while driving.
https://greatbarringtonpolice.com/resources/deaf-or-hard-of-hearing-visor-card/
We are continuing to expand our outreach efforts and encourage any group that would like to begin a conversation to please reach out.