Town of Pineville’s Co-Responder

In addition to our Community Outreach team, Pineville employes a co-responder to assist with additional support for the Police Department.

After eight years of service as a police officer, Allison transitioned into the field of social work to focus on supporting individuals experiencing mental health and other crises. She earned a joint Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and North Carolina A&T State University.

Allison has extensive experience providing mobile crisis services and joined the Charlotte Police Department’s co-response team in 2019. During this time, she supervised 12 clinicians and assisted with the development of a co-responder position in Davidson, North Carolina.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Allison brings a unique dual perspective to crisis response, combining law enforcement experience with clinical expertise. She currently serves the Town of Pineville by working alongside officers to respond to calls involving mental health concerns, homelessness, family conflict, and substance use.

Allison provides on-scene support, follow-up case management, and connection to community resources, helping to promote safer outcomes, reduce repeat calls for service, and strengthen trust between the police department and the community.