Mental health crisis response program B-Heard adopted by several US cities sends EMTs, social workers instead of police officers
NEW YORK Metropolis (WABC) — Some cities together with New York are screening out a pilot application that sends groups of EMTs and social workers to mental wellness emergencies rather of police officers. The plan is referred to as B-Read,…
What we know about the fatal police shooting of N.H. teen Mischa Fay
Community Officers were referred to as to the 17-calendar year-old’s residence many periods last calendar year for mental health aid, records display. New Hampshire officers reported 17-12 months-aged Mischa Fay died following getting shot by a law enforcement officer in…
Police, public and policymakers focus on mental health crisis response
Rae Duckworth holds a “Justice for Bobby” sticker on July 2, 2022, near murals in Salt Lake City remembering the victims of police shootings. Her cousin, Bobby Duckworth, was killed during a mental health call in 2019. (Laura Bargfeld/News21) Support…