Step Up AZ 2016 was held on June 9-10 at the Mesa Convention Center and was attended by over 250 mental health and criminal justice professionals, community leaders, peers and family members. The summit also consisted of an awards luncheon and ceremony for law enforcement officers who were awarded the “2016 Crisis Response Officer of Distinction” award for officers who have shown exemplary response to  individuals  in mental health crisis. Dr. Jack Potts was also awarded for outstanding work in ” Forensic Psychiatry and Community Advocacy.”