Mental health professionals will begin responding to some 911 calls in the city of Orlando, instead of police officers, with a new pilot program kicking off Sunday aimed at better deescalating and providing services to nonviolent people in crisis.
Beginning this Sunday, the Orlando Police Department will incorporate a Community Response Team to assist with nonviolent incidents involving people who are experiencing mental health.
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