Senior Director of Public Safety Engagement and Strategy
Police Assistance Addiction and Recovery Initiative
Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Brittney Garrett, a nationally recognized subject matter expert in the field of police and public safety deflection/diversion, is the Senior Director of Public Safety Training & Engagement at the Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative (PAARI). Prior to joining PAARI, Brittney served as the Administrative Commander/Major for the Jeffersontown Police Department in Kentucky.
In 2016, Brittney developed the first Angel Program in Kentucky at the Jeffersontown Police Department. This innovative program was modeled after the original Gloucester program to connect persons struggling with addiction to treatment resources in lieu of arrest. The success of this program and the continued need to help those suffering from addiction and mental illness led to the expansion of Victim Services to a Community Resource Unit, including an additional social services worker to provide broader services to the community.
Brittney has presented at numerous national conferences/events and holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Justice Administration from the Univ. of Louisville and a Master’s Degree in Organizational Leadership from Colorado State University-Global Campus.
Beyond the Bust—Using Arrest Alternatives to Reduce Overdoses and Engage Communities
Monday, October 21, 2024
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM ET