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Police officer commended for saving man's life in mental health crisis
The man's gratitude for PC Weir's actions and words was so profound that he later wrote a letter to express his thanks.
This constable's dad and partner are police officers. She's seen how the job can affect mental health
Sue Solman is with the North Bay Police and has recently received a provincial award for her advocacy and pioneering work ...
Inside the special Phoenix police team that calms mental health crises
Detectives Jason Toth and Nick Kosin have handled mental health calls in Phoenix for years. "I want to do everything I can to ...
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Franklin Police Department shares mental health resources after uptick in emergencies
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WTVF) — Franklin Police are reporting an uptick in calls for help from people dealing with mental health emergencies. Chief Deb Faulkner said she wants the public to know that "we are ...
Man with mental health illness shot and killed by police; DA Zappala says shooting was justified
Allegheny County's district attorney says the de-escalation process lasted four hours, with several attempts to get the situation under control, including negotiation tactics with mental health ...
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Hays police officers disarm man with knife
By CRISTINA JANNEYHays PostHays Police officers took a man into custody on Friday in Hays after he threatened the officers ...
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Police union says APD should ‘stop responding to mental health calls’ after officer’s sentence
The Austin Police Association released a statement Wednesday, the day after a judge sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years ...
Prosecutor says officers acted ‘recklessly’ in Black man’s death during mental health crisis
Two Indianapolis police officers are set to stand trial in the death of Black man after being shocked with a Taser and ...
APD will not stop responding to mental health calls, will work toward ‘holistic’ response, chief says
The Austin Police Association released a statement Wednesday, the day after a judge sentenced Christopher Taylor to two years ...
OKCPD sees decrease in mental health calls directed to police, partly due to 988 success
Over the last 13 months, the OKCPD reports a 57% decrease in mental health-related calls dispatched to Oklahoma City police ...
2 Indianapolis police officers face trial in Black man's death during mental health crisis
Two Indianapolis police officers are set to stand trial in the death of Black man after being shocked with a Taser and ...
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Austin Police Association president says officers shouldn't respond to mental health calls; reform advocate agrees
Bullock and Moore are often at odds on police-related issues – and while they agree officers shouldn't respond to mental health emergencies, it's for very different reasons. The AJC said in a ...