
In this episode, Sheriff Harran and Cpl. Todd Kessler dive into the Bucks County Sheriff's Office's innovative S.C.O.P.E. (Sheriff's Community Outreach and Public Engagement) Unit. Discover how this dedicated team is revolutionizing community policing by addressing the root causes of issues like mental health, addiction, and homelessness.
Learn about the team's unique approach to clearing warrants and keeping local police on the street for 911 calls, the idea that became the Veteran Response Team to provide specialized support to veterans in crisis, and the power of collaboration between agencies to make it all possible.
Tune in to hear how this "outside the box" thinking is creating a more effective and humane justice system in Bucks County.
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Cpl. Todd Kessler is a 13-year member of the Bucks Co. Sheriff's Office and a U.S. Army veteran who served in both Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Todd Kessler is the driving force behind the S.C.O.P.E. (Sheriff's Community Outreach and Public Engagement) Unit and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to serving the community. Beyond the unit, he collaborates with the Bucks County Veterans Affairs Office on the Veterans Response Team - providing vital support to Bucks County veterans facing personal or mental health crises - and is a Law Enforcement Liaison within the Bucks County Treatment Courts.