Senior Vice President of Health and Public Safety
Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute
Dallas, Texas, United States
B.J. possesses a unique blend of first-hand law enforcement experience and deep knowledge of police policy and operating procedures, program evaluation, and technical advising. Her work has led to the creation of national and international award-winning programs. Starting with our Dallas County Smart Justice project, B.J. was the primary architect of the RIGHT Care program; Texas’ first Multidisciplinary Response Team. It now has multiple sites across Texas, the US, and serves as the foundation for our national work with Pew Charitable Trusts. As a noted leader in law enforcement policy, her 2019 review of the Austin Police Department and recommendations for improvement resulted in significant departmental policy and program enhancements regarding the city’s capacity to address mental health-related situations. Through three legislative sessions, B.J. has worked closely with our governmental relations team on related legislation including the creation of the Nation’s first state supported first responder peer network to end law enforcement suicide. B.J. serves on several state and national advisory boards for emergency response policy advisement.
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