HEALTH

Photos: Collier sheriff's officer leads crisis intervention training

Alex Driehaus
Naples Daily News
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, demonstrates the proper way to pat someone down using a trauma-informed approach with the help of Barabo Baez Alvarez, NAMI outreach and graphic design specialist, during a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples. Weidenhammer said that it's best for law enforcement officers to approach everyone with the assumption that they've experienced some form of trauma, and when the situation allows, to let them know where you will be touching them while performing the pat down.
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, demonstrates the proper way to pat someone down using a trauma-informed approach with the help of Barabo Baez Alvarez, NAMI outreach and graphic design specialist, during a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples. Weidenhammer said that it's best for law enforcement officers to approach everyone with the assumption that they've experienced some form of trauma, and when the situation allows, to let them know where you will be touching them while performing the pat down.
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Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Photo was taken Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office. Photo was taken Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, demonstrates the proper way to pat someone down using a trauma-informed approach with the help of Barabo Baez Alvarez, NAMI outreach and graphic design specialist, during a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples. Weidenhammer said that it's best for law enforcement officers to approach everyone with the assumption that they've experienced some form of trauma, and when the situation allows, to let them know where you will be touching them while performing the pat down.
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, demonstrates the proper way to pat someone down using a trauma-informed approach with the help of Barabo Baez Alvarez, NAMI outreach and graphic design specialist, during a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples. Weidenhammer said that it's best for law enforcement officers to approach everyone with the assumption that they've experienced some form of trauma, and when the situation allows, to let them know where you will be touching them while performing the pat down.
Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, leads a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, leads a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, leads a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, leads a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, leads a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Lt. Leslie Weidenhammer, who works in the mental health bureau of the Collier County Sheriff's Office, leads a crisis intervention training on Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, at NAMI of Collier County in Naples.
Alex Driehaus/Naples Daily News
Sgt. Leslie Weidenhammer, 2018 Distinguished Public Service Awards Law Enforcement recipient, describes her call to duty after receiving her award at the Hilton Naples in Naples, Fla., on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The Distinguished Public Service Awards recognize the outstanding contribution by an individual or team to their respective public service profession and to the well-being of Collier County. The awards are presented annually by The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce to honor first responders.
Sgt. Leslie Weidenhammer, 2018 Distinguished Public Service Awards Law Enforcement recipient, describes her call to duty after receiving her award at the Hilton Naples in Naples, Fla., on Wednesday, Oct. 10, 2018. The Distinguished Public Service Awards recognize the outstanding contribution by an individual or team to their respective public service profession and to the well-being of Collier County. The awards are presented annually by The Greater Naples Chamber of Commerce to honor first responders.
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