The proposal would allow for mental health clinicians and other experts to respond to calls and increase mental health expertise in the 911 dispatch center.
Hogsett, Director of the Office of Public Health and Safety Lauren Rodriguez, City-County Councilor Crista Carlino, D-District 6 and Josh Riddick with Faith in Indiana discussed their plans during a press conference on Thursday.
Whitfield's parents said their son was experiencing a mental health crisis when they called police for help in April. Whitfield, 39, died after he was tased while in the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's custody. "Herman's case is the perfect example of that," Waples said."If there had been such teams, if they had responded, they would've responded to it as a mental health crisis rather than a police call."Last month, representatives from the city and Faith in Indiana visited Denver, Colorado to learn more about the STAR program.
Benjamin Dunning, an organizer for the Denver group Homeless Out Loud who was involved in creating the STAR program, said it has eased the strain on the police department and public. Since August 2017, the Mobile Crisis Assistance Team has seen great success in getting treatment for those with addiction or mental health issues instead of sending them to jail, Mayor Joe Hogsett previously said.
But MCAT isn’t good enough, critics said. Faith In Indiana is pushing hard for changes. A member of the group told WRTV they want mobile crisis teams that include a clinician and a “peer support specialist.”
Österreich Neuesten Nachrichten, Österreich Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Illinois mayor blasts Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's 'hypocrisy' after migrants shipped to 'Republican suburb'The Republican mayor of a suburban Chicago town is calling out Lori Lightfoot for her 'hypocrisy' after 64 migrants were bused to a Hampton Inn in his town.
Weiterlesen »
Jackson, Mississippi, water shortage crisis may cost billions of dollars to fix: MayorDark brown water spewed from a faucet in Jackson, Mississippi as a boil-water notice was in place amid the city’s water crisis.
Weiterlesen »
Washington, D.C., mayor declares public health emergency over Texas’ migrant busingICYMI: Mayor Muriel Bowser has declared a public health emergency in response to Texas continuing to bus migrants to the nation’s capital
Weiterlesen »
Former mayor, Mormon bishop accused of sex abuse of childrenA former Utah city mayor and bishop with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has been arrested on accusations he sexually abused at least three children decades ago.
Weiterlesen »
Victory Gardens Theater, a CPD officer runs for mayor, and more - Chicago ReaderTop Reads is the Reader's latest feature highlighting trending articles you might've missed. Stories from all sections and even a bonus archive dive!
Weiterlesen »