ALTERNATIVES TO POLICING
Recent Police Reform News
New Program Expanding Detroit’s Crisis Intervention Responses
The city of Detroit announced a partnership with the Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network in hopes of fixing a “broken system” by adding behavioral health support to police,
Minneapolis City Council attempting to create a mental health response team
A proposal regarding police reform is being circulated through the Minneapolis City Council. The proposal would create a 24/7 mental health mobile emergency response team.
New York City Implementing Police Alternative for Mental Health Calls
A new pilot program in New York City will allow mental health and crisis workers to respond to mental health emergencies instead of law enforcement.
Police alternatives being examined for Sonoma County police departments
The Santa Rose Police Department is pursuing a program that operates 24/7 and would provide unarmed professionals trained in nonviolent interventions for specific responses. Some
Grassroots organization in Minneapolis pushing for police response alternatives
In Minneapolis, police are involved with every 911 call including calls regarding mental health crises. Taren Vang called 911 expecting mental health professionals to arrive
House Proposal That Funds Mental Health Providers For Mental Health Emergencies
“Four Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday introduced a bill aimed at reducing violence against people with mental illnesses by supporting the creation of special units that
Potential Police Reform In Virginia
Virginia congressmen began an agenda to reform policing in Virginia days before the special session began in August. Proposed legislation encompassed overhauling police practices, changing protocols when
Indianapolis Mobile Crisis Assistance Team
(Indianapolis, IN) The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department established a mobile crisis assistance team (MCAT). If an officer needs help assisting someone in a mental health
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Riverside CAT-911’s mobile unit is out tonight at 3911 Chicago Ave near University. Stop by for resources, support and snacks! #CreateCommunityCare
Tomorrow! End the Child Punishment system! #disabilityjustice
CripJustice is supporting this event to stop the carceral system of child protective services which discriminates against people with disabilities. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3uzoVzS Rally/march to end the child punishment system in LA on May 4, 9-11:30am pt
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CripJustice is supporting this event to stop the carceral system of child protective services which discriminates against people with disabilities. RSVP: https://bit.ly/3uzoVzS Rally/march to end the child punishment system in LA on May 4, 9-11:30am pt
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Register for STM’s monthly general coalition meeting! Join us for a discussion on the Orange County budget and get updates on community forums and actions.
🗓 Thursday, April 28 at 6 PM
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Come join us for our May trainings!! Starting May 8th and every Sunday after that. If you attend all 4 trainings you can become part of our rapid response team 🙂 DM or email us @ riversidecat911@gmail.com for questions:-)
