The bill seeks to reduce costs and provide better services across the country, especially those who come into contact with the police because of unmet mental health needs. Law enforcement officers also have more time to respond to reports of crime.
If passed, the Supporting Mental Assistance Responder Teams Community Policing Act will make federal grant dollars available to cities and states for a variety of alternate response models.Send EMTs and mental health clinicians to 911 calls, like the STAR programTrain police to respond appropriately to mental health crises
Employ case managers and outreach teams that follow up with people after an emergency call to provide long-term services The goal is to reduce costs and provide better service for people across the country, especially those who come into contact with the police because of unmet mental health needs. Law enforcement officers will also have more time to respond to reports of crime.As chief of staff to then-Mayor John Hickenlooper nearly 20 years ago, Bennet heard from Denver residents and police about a need for an alternative to traditional police response for some problems.which pairs counselors with officers.
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