Stuff that Matters, Ep. 44 - Michael Chavis, Law Enforcement, Mental Health, Rock Hill Police, Services, Community, Response, Care, Safety

Officer Michael Chavis, a Police Lieutenant for the Rock Hill Police department. Coming up on nearly 25 years of service, Officer Chavis has seen it all. Serving as a police officer, detective, a sergeant, lieutenant, public information and an executive officer. We discuss how he got into law enforcement, what role the Rock Hill PD has pertaining to mental health, substance abuse, homelessness and suicide prevention. The changes that he has seen over the years, and so much more. Officer Chavis, like much of the Rock Hill PD, has been a friendly face and resource in the community, attending various events and having a strong relationship with the likes of NAMI. Like all police in this country, serving while providing care and safety is their biggest duty. Michael along with the rest of the officers in Rock Hill do just that.(00:01:11-00:18:15) – His background, getting into law enforcement. The Rock Hill Police Department’s relationship with NAMI and how they respond to mental health emergencies.(00:18:17-00:37:38) – What a mobile crisis unit is, law enforcement providing both safety and care as it pertains to mental health, how the police department has changed over the years. Trends regarding substance abuse and homelessness in the community and what RHPD is doing to combat those issues.(00:37:39-00:49:34) – Calls and responses related to suicide intervention. The connection to the 988 lifeline and how texting 911 can either save lives or serve as a resource for those in any sort of trouble. The nature of law enforcement being a taxing job and the importance of police officers treating their own mental health.(00:51:25-01:01:02) – Law enforcements role in the community, attending events, being in the public eye and dictating the perception of how they’re viewed with their engagement. (01:01:03) – The stuff that matters.Subscribe and like, rate and review. You can watch full episodes on YOUTUBE.Check out our  to learn more about New Hope on our WEBSITE.