Page 4 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, APRIL 28, 2023 ~ THINKING OUT LOUD ~ The Value of Crisis Intervention Is Critical By Sal Giarratani A s a retired police offi cer of 28 years with prior experience for six years as a mental health counselor, I can attest from fi rsthand experience the job of a law enforcement offi cer is diffi cult and continues to get even more dangerous all the time. I have read endless stories of concern when things go awry at a police intervention. No one likes seeing the cops show up. Usually, such a sight can bring anxiety to many, even those not experiencing a crisis moment. Luckily, I was only injured a handful of times and none too seriously. However, other offi cers I have worked with or known in other departments have been seriously injured. Sometimes it is just plain good luck or being in the wrong place at the wrong time. Wrong place scenarios can happen at a moment’s notice. I have had friends in other police departments who have had to take out a person in psych distress, something no one ever wants to do but when it comes down to staying alive yourself, bad things can happen. I am glad to know that Revere police offi cers have been getting crisis intervention training which stresses ways to de-escalate mental health calls. Training gets you to think about your responses to stress during stressful situations. Training is but a springboard going forwards. During my career in mental health, I was constantly getting trained and retrained, and eventually I started teaching younger cops in my department how to better handle situations with hurting anyone or getting hurt yourself. I have always believed that along with crisis training, one must have good common sense. My job was always to protect others, even the ones who were in crisis at the time you met up with them. Crisis intervention training Everett, MA 617-202-8259 * We work with most Fuel Assistance programs “We’re accepting new customers, no experience necessary” “Aceptamos Nuevos clientes no se necesita experiencia.” ~ Hablamos Española ~ 50 Gallon Minimum (Surcharge Applys) Major Credit Cards Accepted Scan our QR Code R.Y.O. TOBACCO & TUBES ON SALE! SPECIAL SALE! TRAVEL HUMIDORS & ALL BONGS! SPRING AHEAD - SAVE BIG BUCKS! www.eight10barandgrille.com OPEN DAILY FOR DINNER AT 4 PM. CATCH THE CELTICS, BRUINS & NCAA SPORTS ON OUR 6 LARGE SCREEN TV'S! m All Major Brands - Including Ashton * Fuente * Padron * Perdomo Singles * Tins * Bundles * Boxes NEW STORE HOURS: Mon. - Sat.: 9AM - 7PM Sunday & Holidays: 9AM - 6PM WE'RE OPEN! 8 Norwood Street, Everett (617) 387-9810 A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 --------HUMIDORS ON SALE! STARTING AT $99. COMPLETE! --------is never a waste. The more you know about them, the more you get to know about yourself. P.S., I liked the news that the school police offi cer now has a community resource dog in training named “Charlie.” Lessening stress is always a positive in any kind of situation one might fi nd themselves in, right? Hey, anyone have a comment on this or any piece I write? I would be interested in your opinions on something I wrote. Send it to sal.giarratani@gmail.com. MBTA announces additional Blue Line Schedule Revisions Work areas to focus on lifting speed restrictions; Blue Line evening weekday shuttle bus diversions began at 8 p.m. on April 24-27 and will continue on May 1-4 T he MBTA announced a revision to the upcoming evening weekday shuttle bus diversions on the entirety of the Blue Line. Work will happen April 2427 and May 1-4 beginning at 8 p.m. Blue Line evening weekday train service will be replaced with accessible shuttle buses between Government Center and Wonderland Stations beginning at approximately 8 p.m. on April 24-27 and May 1-4. Shuttle buses will not serve Bowdoin Station. Shuttles bus schedules will work to match previous train frequency. This service change will allow MBTA crews to continue track work on the Blue Line that will alleviate speed restrictions. Crews will be replacing close to 2,000 feet of rail and over 450 ties and will perform more than 3,000 feet of tamping. The MBTA is prioritizing this area to maximize the Blue Line’s capacity to carry customers during the two-month closure of the Sumner Tunnel this summer. To capitalize on these two service diversions, the MBTA will be scheduling additional work at other locations along the Blue Line, including during non-revenue hours. Work will occur in multiple areas on the Blue Line with both MBTA and contractor crews. Any additional work impacting riders will be announced as the schedule is fi nalized. MBTA | SEE Page 5 Our 50th Anniversary Dan - 1972 We Sell Cigars & Accessories! Chris 2023 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES
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