Tampa PD looking to fill victim advocate and behavioral health clinician positions

Tampa PD looking to fill victim advocate and behavioral health clinician positions

TAMPA, Fla. — The Tampa Police Department is looking to hire a full-time victim advocate and licensed clinical workers. A victim advocate will accompany officers as they respond to traumatic crimes that could include sexual assaults, child abuse, or homicides. The trained professional will work with victims of violent crime or their families. “The victim … Read more

Lakeland woman’s problem opens discussion on police response to mental health

Lakeland woman’s problem opens discussion on police response to mental health

LAKELAND, Fla. — A Lakeland woman’s defense team is speaking out about the charges against her after an incident at a McDonald’s. Tianis Jones is still visibly shaken by the attention she’s receiving after an outburst she had at a Lakeland McDonald’s last week went viral. “They should have gone into more detail about the … Read more