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Mobile crisis response programs get new measures of their impact on police calls
Communities across the country are debating the role mobile crisis response programs can play in emergency response.
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Communities nationwide are debating how mobile crisis response programs should be integrated into emergency services. These programs typically receive 911 calls that involve mental health crises, substance‑use issues, welfare checks and other situations deemed unnecessary for police involvement.
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