Police Response to Mental Health Crises
Summary
National City police are facing scrutiny over how they respond to mental health crises. This comes after some hefty civil rights settlements, raising questions about whether the department is adequately addressing these sensitive situations.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers are footing the bill for recent civil rights payouts, and there's concern about future costs if the department doesn't improve its mental health response.
Hopefully, people experiencing mental health crises and their families will benefit from better, more appropriate responses from trained officers.
People in crisis and the community could be harmed by mishandled situations, potentially leading to further trauma or legal action.
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