In Durham, Police Will No Longer Be the Only First Responders for Mental Health Emergencies

Sponsored: Police are often tasked with handling welfare checks and calls that need a clinical approach, like those involving substance abuse and people who are unsheltered. FUSE is supporting a four-part pilot program to reduce police violence in Durham by including experts in mental health emergencies.

Related Keywords

Washington ,District Of Columbia ,United States ,Tennessee ,North Carolina ,Xavier Cason ,Marcia Owens ,Doug Becketts ,Lonnie Lee Hood ,Douglas Beckett ,Dwayne Campbell ,George Floyd ,Durham Community Safety Department ,Washington Post ,Durham Police ,Durham Community Safety ,Durham Police Officer Douglas Beckett ,Officer Beckett ,Wellness Taskforce ,Community Safety Department ,Recreation Center ,Campus Hills Park ,Before Times ,Next City ,Klee Hood ,