The shooting of Raul de la Cruz in the Bronx has renewed the debate over whether police officers are equipped to respond to people in emotional distress.
This summer, the city launched a pilot program that enables 911 operators to dispatch teams led by social workers instead of police. But cops are still fielding 80% of the mental health calls.
New York Parks And Fort Greene Park Conservancy Launch Person-centered Intervention Training - New York City, NY - As Summer draws closer and the victories against coronavirus increase, our parks will attract more and more people.