Clifford’s Owensby Interaction with Police
Clifford Owensby was driving in Dayton when police confronted his vehicle. The police officers suspected that Owensby was engaging in drug trafficking. As a result, they asked Owensby to leave his car. However, Owensby is paraplegic and couldn’t immediately get out. Therefore, the police officers grabbed Owensby by the hair and threw him into the […]
Marcus Alert Bill that expands crisis responses for mental health emergencies passes house
(Virginia) A bill recently passed the Virginia house and senate that would affect mental health awareness responses. The bill will create the Marcus alert system which is named after Marcus-David Peters who was shot and killed in 2018 during an encounter with Richmond police. Since two different bills were passed between the house and senate, […]
Police Handcuffed 10-year old with Autism and Fractured his Arm
(Worcester, MA) JT. is a 10-year old with autism, and was getting upset after he stopped taking his medication. JT’s mom, Beshai Torres, called 911 to ask for medical assistance. While an ambulance was on there way, two police officers arrived first. After Beshai told the officers her son was autistic, the officers approached JT […]
An Incident Involving Man With Huntington’s Disease Leads to Mental Health and Disability Training
(Ellis County, TX) Ruben Solis was walking from his daughter’s home when he was detained by police. Solis was given a black eye, dislocated thumb, and internal bruising by the officers before they brought Solis in. After the incident, Solis filed a lawsuit claiming the officers violated his rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act. […]