The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office recently completed a pledge to reaffirm their commitment to assisting those with mental health conditions in the community, the agency announced in a news release Tuesday.

The pledge is part of an initiative called the One Mind Campaign started by the International Association of Chiefs of Police, according to the release. To be considered for the pledge, law enforcement agencies must commit to a series of practices meant to ensure successful future interactions between police officers and those with mental health conditions.

“The Sheriff’s Office evaluated their existing standards of mental health response, which qualified them for the One Mind Campaign,” the agency said in the release. “Their strong partnership with local mental health organizations, such as the McHenry County Mental Health Board, current policies that address officers’ response to mental health situations and agencywide mental health response training all met or exceeded the criteria necessary to qualify them for the pledge.”

All deputies have received training in mental health awareness with about 30% of all deputies completing crisis intervention training, according to the release. The training helps prepare deputies for calls that involve individuals with mental health conditions, such as depression, addiction or an intellectual disability.

“The Sheriff’s Office is proud to join the other 11 Illinois law enforcement agencies who have completed the One Mind Campaign pledge,” Sheriff Bill Prim said in a statement. “We recognize the impact that mental health conditions have on individuals, families, and communities and will continue to work with our partners to reaffirm our commitment to those with mental health conditions.”

More information about the One Mind Campaign can be found at the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s website at www.theiacp.org/projects/one-mind-campaign.