Operation New Beginnings: Policing with Compassion

Episode 7 of the We Care Conversations podcast, hosted by Mental Health and Recovery Services Board: Allen, Auglaize, and Hardin Counties, titled "Operation New Beginnings: Policing with Compassion" was published on September 1, 2025 and runs 43 minutes.

September 1, 2025 ·43m · We Care Conversations

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In this engaging episode, we sit down with Captain Kinn from the Ohio State Highway Patrol to discuss the evolving intersection of law enforcement and mental health. We dive into Operation New Beginnings, a transformative program connecting individuals pulled over for impaired driving with local substance use and mental health professionals. Plus, enjoy some fun behind-the-scenes scoops on life in law enforcement. Tune in for an inspiring look at how compassion is reshaping policing, as recovery remains an ongoing journey.

Episode Description

In this engaging episode, we sit down with Captain Kinn from the Ohio State Highway Patrol to discuss the evolving intersection of law enforcement and mental health. We dive into Operation New Beginnings, a transformative program connecting individuals pulled over for impaired driving with local substance use and mental health professionals. Plus, enjoy some fun behind-the-scenes scoops on life in law enforcement. Tune in for an inspiring look at how compassion is reshaping policing, as recovery remains an ongoing journey.

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