Approaching an intersection, a Georgia State Patrol trooper finds traffic unexpectedly backed up. Then he sees a confused civilian in the middle of the highway directing traffic. The trooper gets out of his car, introduces himself as a Crisis Intervention Team member, and politely asks the woman to join him on the side of the road.
Dealing with the mentally ill
State troopers train at OTC police academy


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