Scott C. Allen

Scott Allen is a retired chief of police from East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, with over 25 years of law enforcement experience. He currently serves as the senior community engagement leader at Cordata Healthcare Innovations and as a criminal justice senior adjunct instructor at Curry College. A nationally recognized leader in deflection, community safety, and well-being, Scott advocates for individuals facing substance use disorders, behavioral health challenges, and related social issues.

Scott’s law enforcement journey began as a corrections officer and progressed through roles including patrol officer, detective, and drug task force investigator. As Chief of Police from 2016 to 2020, he launched initiatives like Handle With Care for trauma-affected children and co-founded EB HOPE, a coalition addressing substance use. He also helped establish Plymouth County Outreach, a nationally recognized collaboration between law enforcement and public health, which earned the International Association of Chiefs of Police’s Cisco Leadership in Community Policing Award in 2018.

Following his retirement, Scott served as chief operating officer of O2SL & QRT National, expanding deflection initiatives nationwide. In June 2024, the organization was acquired by Cordata Healthcare Innovations, where Scott continues his leadership in public safety and community health partnerships. He is a frequent national speaker, a contributing editor for the Journal for Community Safety and Well-Being, and holds degrees from Plymouth State University and Western New England University.

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