Re:NYC pilot tries mental health responders in place of police
by avianlyric on Monday November 16, 2020 @10:06AM
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I guess my claim of "high chance that the individual will end up shot by the police" is hyperbolic.
But then my next question is, what does a police officer bring to the table other than a gun? What unique skill and tools does a police officer have that could help resolve such a scenario peacefully, that wouldn't also be available to someone specially trained in dealing with mental health issues?
But then my next question is, what does a police officer bring to the table other than a gun? What unique skill and tools does a police officer have that could help resolve such a scenario peacefully, that wouldn't also be available to someone specially trained in dealing with mental health issues?