Fatal shooting prompts move for Miami-Dade to reform how police handle mental illness calls
We have huge challenges with people who have mental illness,’ says Miami-Dade Public Defender Carlos Martinez.
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Q&A with Tulsa Police Capt. Shellie Seibert on the city's new mental health response system
The city of Tulsa is preparing to implement a new method in response to mental health 911 calls - the first of its kind in ...
Mobile Crisis Response Teams Mark 4 Years of Tackling Mental Health Challenges Across San Diego
County’s Mobile Crisis Response Teams are celebrating four years of support for residents facing mental health emergencies.
New UW center focuses on behavioral health training for first responders
EVERETT — A new University of Washington center is seeking to fill a training void for frontline responders in fire departments, better equipping them to respond to mental health and substance use ...
Car break-in victim takes back gun, holds down suspect until officers arrive, police say
The victim of a car break-in wrestled the suspect to the ground Friday, according to CBS news affiliate WOIO. The victim told ...
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Marblehead police, NEMLEC safely resolve mental health crisis
Marblehead police officers, along with resources from the Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC), responded to a mental health crisis call at 6:30 p.m., ensuring the safety of an ...
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Co-responders tackle mental health in Mille Lacs County
Jessi Noehring and her partner Rufus have been working hand in hand with law enforcement in the handling of public mental ...
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Israel’s Cease-Fires in Lebanon and Gaza Appear Fragile Israeli forces killed at least 15 people and injured dozens more in southern Lebanon on Sunday, Lebanese officials said. In Gaza ...