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Many big US cities now answer mental health crisis calls with …

(3 days ago) WebActivists participate in a rally to call for peer-led, non-police response to mental health crisis calls, Thursday, Sept. 29, 2022, in New York. The Associated Press has found that 14 of the 20 most populous U.S. cities are experimenting with removing …

https://apnews.com/article/mental-health-crisis-911-police-alternative-civilian-responders-ca97971200c485e36aa456c04d217547

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Mental crisis calls to police can be deadly. Cities try new …

(4 days ago) WebAbout 1 in 5 people killed by police since 2015 were having a mental health crisis. Like other cities, Philadelphia is trying a new approach: sending along social …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/11/09/1203342875/cities-know-the-way-police-respond-to-mental-crisis-calls-needs-to-change-but-ho

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Increase in mental health callouts received by police over …

(8 days ago) WebBBC Two's Newsnight asked forces how many incidents had been tagged as involving mental health each year. Of those that responded, police in North Wales saw the largest proportional increase

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64891572

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Why police are stepping back from mental health callouts

(5 days ago) WebAngela tells Hannah Moore about her daughter Louise’s* experience during a mental health crisis. She spent 12 hours with two police officers in an A&E department …

https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2023/jun/20/why-police-are-stepping-back-from-mental-health-callouts-podcast

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Met Police: Fall in mental health call-outs saves officers' time - BBC

(6 days ago) WebFall in mental health calls saves police time - Met. Joe West and Jack King - two Metropolitan Police officers - are just a couple of hours into their Friday shift on the …

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3g8ynyp2z2o

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The police officers dealing with a surge in mental health …

(7 days ago) WebBudget pressures at Police Scotland mean officer numbers are falling towards their lowest level since 2007. This year the force has attended about 20,000 …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-67681738

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Police, ambulance and psychiatric co-response versus …

(3 days ago) WebIn 2014, New Zealand Police responded to 21,545 emergency calls coded as ‘mental health’ and ‘threatened or attempted suicide’ incidents (Williams, 2019), and in 2020, this had increased to …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00048674221109131

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On the road with police responding to rising mental …

(3 days ago) WebWhen someone's having a mental health crisis, what should they do? Who do they call? Increasingly it's the police and a Newsnight investigation reveals there

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSthdIrgZ-c

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NJ pairs more mental health specialists with police officers

(Just Now) WebThe program pairs mental health specialists with the police officers. Launched over a year ago in Cumberland County, the program has been promising so …

https://www.njspotlightnews.org/2023/01/nj-expands-pilot-program-pairing-mental-health-specialists-with-police-officers/

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Plans to cut back on police attending mental health callouts

(6 days ago) WebPolice have laid out plans to drastically reduce the number of mental health callouts dealt with by officers, putting the onus back onto healthcare staff. Some forces …

https://www.itv.com/news/2023-07-25/plans-to-cut-back-on-police-attending-mental-health-callouts

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NJ pilot teams police with mental health experts, reduces use of …

(4 days ago) WebCases when force was used. New Jersey data from 2021, before the ARRIVE program began in earnest, showed that 43% of instances when police used …

https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/health/2024/03/18/nj-pilot-teams-police-with-mental-health-experts-reduces-use-of-force-arrests-arrive/72970322007/

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Police 999 callouts to people suffering mental health crises soar

(4 days ago) WebThe police are being called to deal with soaring numbers of incidents involving people suffering from mental health crises, sparking fresh concern about lack …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/oct/18/police-999-callouts-to-people-suffering-mental-health-crises-soars

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We respond to agreement between NHS and police over mental …

(8 days ago) WebPolice forces, the health service and the government have set out plans to reduce the amount of time police spend attending mental health call-outs, under a new …

https://www.rethink.org/news-and-stories/media-centre/2023/07/we-respond-to-agreement-between-nhs-and-police-over-mental-health-call-outs/

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Police, ambulance and psychiatric co-response versus usual care …

(1 days ago) WebResults: A total 1273 eligible mental health emergency callouts occurred between March 2020 and March 2021 (38% coded 'mental health' emergencies, 48% suicide risk and …

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35815692/

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London: Fears mental health calls going unattended - BBC

(1 days ago) WebMental health representatives have voiced concerns that emergency calls outs are going unattended. The Met Police has changed the way mental health …

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-68239298

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London: Fears mental health calls going unattended - BBC News

(3 days ago) WebThe Met Police has changed the way mental health callouts are dealt with in the capital, as part of an initiative with the NHS. Fewer police officers now attend mental …

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-68239298

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New Jersey pushes for mental health resources after sheriff's death

(6 days ago) WebA "staggering" 90% of police officers surveyed in a 2021 national study reported stigma as a "barrier to seeking mental health help," according to the National …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/01/25/new-jersey-mental-health-resources-sheriffs-death/72345251007/

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Police in England and Wales to drastically cut back on attending …

(1 days ago) WebPolice forces in England and Wales have laid out plans to drastically reduce the number of mental health callouts they respond to. Under a new framework, known …

https://news.sky.com/story/police-in-england-and-wales-to-cut-back-on-attending-mental-health-callouts-12927467

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Increase in mental health callouts received by police over past

(6 days ago) WebIn Merseyside, mental health-related incidents increased from 7,629 in 2017 to 28,039 last year - a 313% rise. The government says such pressures are stopping …

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64891572

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“Able to stop things from escalating” – Stakeholders’ perspectives …

(3 days ago) WebHaving police as the sole agency attending a mental health related emergency may be detrimental for the person in crisis. In a NZ study, 78% of police …

https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/0032258X241253965

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Police in England must keep answering mental health calls, charity

(6 days ago) WebMinisters should order police forces in England to keep attending mental health calls until more funding is in place for the NHS to plug the gap or risk further …

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/24/police-england-must-keep-answering-mental-health-calls-charity-urges

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A 'revolving door' of mental health calls is straining local police

(7 days ago) WebFARGO — When 911 calls come into the Red River Regional Dispatch Center for an individual who is having a mental health emergency, it is almost always police …

https://www.inforum.com/news/fargo/a-revolving-door-of-mental-health-calls-is-straining-local-police-what-can-be-done

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Nearly A Third Of LAPD Shootings Since 2017 Involved A Person In …

(7 days ago) WebKey Findings. Between 2017 and 2023, 31% of shootings by L.A. police involved a person perceived by officers to be living with mental illness or experiencing a …

https://laist.com/news/criminal-justice/nearly-a-third-of-lapd-shootings-since-2017-involved-a-person-in-a-mental-health-crisis

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Citing Safety, New York Moves Mentally Ill People Out of the Subway

(2 days ago) WebBut some New Yorkers were put on edge by a series of high-profile attacks carried out by mentally ill homeless people in recent months. Crime rates also surged in …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/10/nyregion/nyc-subway-mental-health-homeless.html

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Bush revives bill to provide mental health services to families

(7 days ago) WebRep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) revived a bill this week to provide mental health resources for families that have been affected by police violence. The Helping Families …

https://thehill.com/homenews/house/4676951-cori-bush-bill-mental-health-resources-victims-police-shootings/

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Data and Statistics - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(3 days ago) WebNHIS collects data on both adult and children’s mental health and mental disorders. For adults, this includes serious psychological distress and feelings of depression and …

https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/data_publications/statistics-and-data-sources.html

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Police in England to attend fewer mental health calls - BBC

(6 days ago) WebAt the moment, some police forces in England and Wales attend 80% of so-called health and social care incidents. It is expected this will be reduced to between 20 …

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-66304472

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Parents called for mental health help. Police arrived and fatally …

(5 days ago) WebStory by Kimmy Yam. • 6m • 6 min read. Parents in Los Angeles’ Koreatown called for mental health help in the middle of their son’s bipolar episode this month. Clinical …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/parents-called-for-mental-health-help-police-arrived-and-fatally-shot-their-son/ar-BB1mOgDt

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San Antonio mental health response program in middle of rapid …

(5 days ago) WebSo, with more than 32,000 mental health calls coming into police through 911 in the past two years, it’s clear that even with around-the-clock coverage, SA CORE …

https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2024/05/24/san-antonio-mental-health-response-program-in-middle-of-rapid-expansion/

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The Mental Health Association of NJ

(2 days ago) WebMental Health Newsletter / Get our monthly newsletter for a roundup of news, facts and articles. Sign Up! MHANJ. Bulletins, News & Updates. Read More. MHANJ. Upcoming …

https://www.mhanj.org/

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Mental health experts weigh in on Ocala police shooting man in …

(1 days ago) WebA man is in critical condition after being shot by Ocala police. The arrest report says the 23-year-old man had a knife and bear spray when he ran off from a mental …

https://www.wesh.com/article/mental-health-experts-ocala-police-shooting/60848945

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Mental health leaders discuss importance of telemedicine services

(5 days ago) WebBLUEFIELD, W.Va. (WVVA) - May is Mental Health Awareness Month and mental health leaders are encouraging more people to reach out for telemedicine …

https://www.wvva.com/2024/05/24/mental-health-leaders-discuss-importance-telemedicine-services/

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54-year-old man shot and killed, Santa Fe Police Dept. reports

(5 days ago) WebIt happened Saturday afternoon, they said. Santa Fe Police Department was called to the 900 block of Morning Drive for a report of shots fired. James Dukette, 54, of …

https://news.yahoo.com/news/54-old-man-shot-killed-164119125.html

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Shooting in Glendale leaves 1 man dead, police say - The Salt Lake …

(3 days ago) WebEmergency dispatchers received several calls about a shooting at 4:03 a.m. Sunday near 1800 W. Fortune Road, close to Redwood Road, the release from Salt …

https://www.sltrib.com/news/2024/05/26/shooting-glendale-leaves-man-dead/

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