Annual CIT Award!

Yesterday, I was blessed to be part of the presentation of the Kansas City Police Department's annual CIT Award.
Captain Joe Chapman (left in photo) was given the 2009 Award for his dedication to promoting the Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) model locally and state-wide.
I have heard a lot about Captain Chapman and it was an honor to meet him.
I am so fortunate to have an award developed in memory of my late son, whose life may have been saved if the CIT program had been in wider use in 2002.
At the award ceremony, they always mention that the CIT Award was established in memory of Aaron Dougherty. I never expected that an award like this would mean so much to me. I believe that CIT program, and the recognition of its importance and the creation of an award, is saving lives in Kansas City!