Tag: Alternative Policing
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Colorado’s Bennet aims to expand Denver’s alternative policing program as crime surges nationwide
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U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet sees the potential for Denver’s alternative policing program, which responds to low-level emergencies with paramedics and mental health clinicians, to become a nationwide model. Bennet, D-Denver, introduced a bill Wednesday that would fund law enforcement agencies to partner with mental health professionals, case managers and outreach teams. These civilian-led community policing…
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Denver to start crisis intervention program for residents with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A new mental health crisis intervention program will soon be established in Denver, aiming to improve emergency services for residents with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The final contract for the initiative, called the START program, was unanimously approved by the Denver City Council on Monday.…