Crime and Justice NewsApr 20, 20221 minU.S. Gives States $105M For 988 Number For Mental Health IssuesThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is awarding nearly $105 million to 54 states and territories to help states transition...
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Crime and Justice NewsFeb 22, 20222 min911 Dispatchers Hinder New Mental Health Response TeamsMany police officers have expressed frustration about spending time handling mental-health calls for which they feel unequipped, rather...