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13 responders graduate in latest Albuquerque Community Safety class
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Another class of Albuquerque Community Safety responders is ready to serve Albuquerque. A graduation ceremony was held Monday at the Albuquerque Museum, where city officials recognized the graduates. These trained professionals will respond to mental and behavioral health crises, connecting people with the care they need while also freeing up police and EMS.
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'There has been a lot of things throughout my life I've been, I mean, I'm sure, just a lot like my co-workers, we have all experienced hardships in life. Whether that is homelessness or lived experiences or drug, seeing people you love being on drugs or need help so its great to be able to go back into the community and help out with things that you have seen or experienced,' said Daniel Smith, who graduated from the program.
There were 13 graduates who completed weeks of academy instruction and 240 hours of on-the-job training.
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