Contributors
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Dr. Jennifer Wydro, Psy.D., Forensic Psychologist, Berkeley Mobile Crisis Team
Dr. Jennifer Wydro, Psy.D. has been a forensic psychologist with the Berkeley Mobile Crisis Team since 2006. She completed graduate studies in clinical psychology at Alliant International University- SF Bay Campus and undergraduate at Tufts University in Boston. Working in Community Mental Health settings throughout her career, Dr. Wydro has held both supervisor and line staff positions at the Marin County Crisis Stabilization Unit, STAR Behavioral Health Court, and Marin County Jail Mental Health. She continues to work as a Crisis Specialist at Marin County Jail, and to provide individual therapy as part of Elemental Telehealth.
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Veronica Rodrigues, Sergeant, Berkeley Police Department
Sergeant Veronica Rodrigues is a 15 year veteran of the Berkeley Police Department. She has previously worked as a bicycle patrol officer, Drug Task Force officer, Narcotics detective and SWAT tactical team member. She is an instructor for the department’s Principled Policing course and Inner Perspectives Leadership Development Program. She is currently a supervisor in the Community Services Bureau and backup Public Information Officer (PIO). Sergeant Rodrigues is a former student-athlete and graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. She is an avid CrossFitter and backpacker.
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Kevin Schofield, Acting Captain, Berkeley Police Department
KevinSchofield has been a Berkeley Police Officer since 1997. As an Officer, Sergeant and Lieutenant, he has served in many capacities including FTO, PIO and Firearms Instructor, in addition to varying assignments; Drug Task Force, Community Services Bureau, Traffic Bureau, Communications Center and Patrol. Kevin earned a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Services Management from Union Institute and University. He is currently the Acting Captain of the Operations Division (approx. 120 personnel), encompassing all patrol shifts, Community Services, Bicycle Patrol, Public Information Officer, the Special Response Team and the EOD Team.