Bristol cop honored for empathy in crisis call

Bristol cop honored for empathy in crisis call

BRISTOL POLICE OFFICER Francis Smith was recently named a recipient of the Team Two Frank Silfies Award for his work on a mental health crisis.Photo courtesy of Bruce Nason BRISTOL — Local law enforcement officers routinely respond to calls dealing with community members experiencing mental health crises. Bristol Police officer Francis Smith is being recognized for his response to one of those calls, in which he was asked by the Counseling Servi…