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NY Bill Seeks Improved 911 Response to the Emotionally Disturbed
NEW YORK—New state legislation aims to cut down on the number of avoidable injuries and deaths of emotionally disturbed individuals after tangles with the police.
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Mental Health Pros Seek Crisis Intervention Teams
NEW YORK—The New York Police Department (NYPD) responds to around 100,000 calls involving emotionally disturbed persons every year, but behavioral health advocates are concerned that officers lack the training to deal with people with mental illnesses.
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NY Bill Seeks Improved 911 Response to the Emotionally Disturbed
NEW YORK—New state legislation aims to cut down on the number of avoidable injuries and deaths of emotionally disturbed individuals after tangles with the police.
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Mental Health Pros Seek Crisis Intervention Teams
NEW YORK—The New York Police Department (NYPD) responds to around 100,000 calls involving emotionally disturbed persons every year, but behavioral health advocates are concerned that officers lack the training to deal with people with mental illnesses.
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