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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The numbers are striking: This alternative to police is proven to reduce violence. via @MotherJones
The numbers are striking: This alternative to police is proven to reduce violence.
Why don't more people trust it?
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Indigenous Australians with disability are missing key supports in criminal justice system. | Disability Support Guide via @TalkDisability_
Criminal justice system not accommodating for people with disability | Disability Support Guide
The criminal justice system is not accommodating for people with disability with several experts and people with...
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San Francisco: The numbers are striking - This alternative to police is proven to reduce violence. via @MotherJones
The numbers are striking: This alternative to police is proven to reduce violence.
Why don't more people trust it?
www.motherjones.com
But do we need a database of disabled people? - This police chief's reforms could be a model for other communities
This police chief's reforms could be a model for other communities
Police encounters with people dealing with mental health issues can go very wrong, very quickly. Often, the presence...
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Morgan County could be getting its own mental health crisis response unit via @R_T_news
Morgan County could be getting its own mental health crisis response unit
A group of local community organizers is leading efforts to mobilize a crisis response unit to manage mental health crises in Morgan County.
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