Concerns rise as Cincinnati's 'Alternative Response Program' expands beyond original scope
The program, which launched in 2022, initially involved mental health professionals responding to non-violent calls.
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Community raises concerns on Sacramento Sheriff’s new policy on mental health calls
Paul Curtis, chair of the Sheriff’s Community Review Commission, believes having a deputy respond provides an extra level of ...
Victim of sex offender postman who attacked a string of women killed herself on the phone to Royal Mail after firm 'did nothing' - as he is finally jailed for six years
Carly Wealleans died at her home in Newbiggin, Northumberland, in March 2022 during a call with a manager at the postal ...
Community review commission discusses changes to Sacramento sheriff's mental health response policy
A County oversight commission took up a sheriff's office policy change to stop responding to non-criminal mental health calls ...
Concerns raised over Sacramento Sheriff's new policy on mental health calls
Sheriff Jim Cooper announced that deputies would no longer respond to non-criminal mental health calls. Here's where things ...
Sex attack victim of postman Michael Stewart took her own life while on phone to Royal Mail
One of Michael Stewart's victims took her own life during a telephone call to a Royal Mail manager and another victim has also since died. | ITV News Tyne Tees ...
Christian Glass’ death: Use of force expert says deputy 'matched deadly force with deadly force'
Former Clear Creek County Deputy Andrew Buen faces charges including second-degree murder for shooting and killing Christian ...
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Tri-State first responders undergo crisis intervention training to better serve young people
Crisis intervention team programs are used by law enforcement, in collaboration with various mental health professionals, to ...
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Minnesota lawmakers move to help first responders with mental health services
The bill would appropriate $500,000 toward services provided by the Minnesota-based organization Hometown Hero Outdoors, ...
2nd Alarm Project teams up with UCF RESTORES to expand mental health services across Florida
The 2nd Alarm Project is now joining forces with UCF Restores to expand mental health services for first responders statewide ...
If common mental health issues are labeled ‘incompatible’ with service, advocates fear troops will ‘go underground’
A Trump executive order called mental health problems "incompatible" with military service. Advocates fear a chilling effect.
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Farm attacks: Call for urgent meeting with Police Minister – AfriForum
AfriForum has requested an urgent meeting with the Minister of Police to address the alarming surge in violent farm attacks during the festive season. Since the beginning of December until now there ...