PAARI - Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative

Join us for PAARI 101 on June 18th at 1PM EST!

This session is a great way to learn about our mission, programs, and how we support public safety-led pathways to treatment and recovery.

🔗 Register now at paariusa.org/paari-101/

Chief Deputy Christopher Rosier and Lieutenant Stephen Kudron recently attended the 7th Annual Co‑Responders Conference in Dallas, Texas, hosted by the International Co‑Responder Alliance and PARRI.

They presented alongside Sean Varano of CIMS on how real‑time overdose tracking is making a positive impact in the Charleston area. The conference brought together professionals from across the country to share best practices and advance innovative approaches to substance use, overdoses, and mental health response.

Through collaboration and specialized training, Chief Rosier and Lieutenant Kudron gained valuable insights to further strengthen non‑arrest deflection programs, expand community partnerships, and enhance the Charleston County Sheriff’s Office’s commitment to compassionate, community‑focused public safety.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 National Law Enforcement Summit! We are beyond grateful to all the speakers, guests, and partners who were able to make this conference one we will never forget.

To our speakers, thank you for being willing to share your knowledge and experience with everyone. The work you do never goes unnoticed by us, and we are honored to be able to highlight that work for others to learn from.

To our partners new and old, thank you for continuing to uplift our work together and for trusting us to help guide your programs through all their stages. The work you do everyday continues to shape PAARI in new and exciting ways.

To everyone who attended, we hope you had a wonderful time filled with new connections, strengthened relationships, and knowledge you can bring back to your communities.

We are excited to continue to build on the experience, compassion, and understanding that we shared last week.

THANK YOU! 💙

Help inform PAARI's work through your lived experience. PAARI's Lived Experience Council (LEC) is inviting new members to join us! If you've been affected by these issues and want to turn your lived experience into action, this is your chance to get involved with us.

Out next meeting is Tuesday June 16th at 6:30PM EST, and we'd love for you to be there. Apply today at paariusa.org/paari-council/lived-experience-council/ and help us build stronger, more compassionate pathways to recovery.

PAARI is pleased to announce the first Foundational Deflection and Diversion Certification Training!
Our partners have been asking for professional training on guiding individuals towards treatment and recovery instead of incarceration, and we are excited to be able to bridge that gap by providing this formal training to do so.
Read more about the inspiration for this program and details of the training below:
https://paariusa.org/2026/06/08/paari-announces-nations-first-essential-deflection-and-diversion-certification-program/

PAARI Announces Nation’s First Essential Deflection and Diversion Certification Program - PAARI FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Zoe Grover, Executive Director of PAARI – [email protected] BOSTON, MA June 7, 2026 – The Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) is pleased to announce the nation’s first Foundational Deflection and Diversion Certification Program for public s...

PAARI is grateful to have kicked off our 2026 National Law Enforcement Summit on such a great note! Thank you to all of our speakers, guests, and conference staff for a fantastic first day.
Sharing a notable moment from Day 1:
Our speakers from the "From Collaboration to Accountability: The Vermont Situation Table Model for Community-Based Crisis Response"!
From left to right, Jennifer Pierson of Turning Point Recovery Center of Springfield Vermont; Justin Johnston of the Brattleboro Police Department; Jeff Burnham of the Springfield Police Department; Adam Petlock of the Brattleboro Police Department; Scott Allen of Cordata Health.

Thank you to everyone for a wonderful first day at our National Law Enforcement Summit!
Here's what is on PAARI's agenda for Day 2! We look forward to seeing you all again tomorrow for another day full of collaboration 🤝

We're excited to share our agenda for Day 1 of the National Law Enforcement Summit! 💙
We look forward to presenting on these panels with experts in substance use and mental health disorders, public health, and public safety.
We'll see you all tomorrow 🎉

We’re in Dallas, Texas today at the pre-conference tabling before the National Law Enforcement Summit kicks off in full-swing tomorrow! Come say Hi, learn about PAARI & grab some free swag 👋😎