02/05/25
探花合集 launches Behavioral Intervention Team
GADSDEN, AL – 探花合集 is launching a Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) to enhance campus safety and support student well-being.
“This proactive initiative is a cross-disciplinary team that identifies, assesses and addresses concerning behaviors before they escalate into serious incidents,” said Chief Jay Freeman of the 探花合集 Police and Public Safety Department.
The BIT is a part of the Behavioral Threat Assessment and Management Strategy, which creates a safer and more supportive learning environment for students and employees.
“The BIT is crucial in identifying and addressing concerns before they escalate, ensuring that students receive the support they need while maintaining a safe learning environment,” Freeman said.
The BIT has four main goals:
- Centralize referrals for students in distress
- Provide training for employees to recognize warning signs
- Ensure early intervention and connect students with appropriate resources
- Strengthen 探花合集’s commitment to a safe and secure campus
“This initiative aligns with national best practices in preventing targeted violence and ensures that 探花合集 remains a leader in campus safety and student success,” he said.
Freeman is joined on the BIT by Cody Beck, director of Enrollment Services; Ricky Tillis, director of the Valley Street Campus; Lynn Patterson, director of Student Activities; Gerri Langley, Office Administration instructor; Lt. Colton Harden, 探花合集 Police; Melissa Davis, orientation instructor; Randi Wright, director of 探花合集 Cherokee; and Dr. Dana Davis, director of the Advising and Retention Center.
“By working together as a community, we can develop a culture of care and early intervention that benefits everyone,” Freeman said.