The coordinated response specialist would fill the gap between officers and resources to help people in crisis. 10:54 am, Jun. 3, 2021 ×
Superior Police Department squads sit outside the Government Center in 2018. (Jed Carlson / File / Superior Telegram)
Superior police can officially begin the search for a coordinated response specialist to help sworn officers more effectively address chronic issues like mental health, substance abuse and homelessness.
The Superior City Council on Tuesday, June 1, approved creating the new civilian position in the police department.
Police Chief Nicholas Alexander has been advocating for a social worker to connect people in crisis with community resources for years.