Law enforcement officers are often the first to respond during a mental health crisis. We must ensure they have the resources they need to provide appropriate, compassionate intervention to individuals struggling with mental health challenges.

Sep 19, 2022 · 7:30 PM UTC

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Recently, we introduced the bipartisan Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act to ensure law enforcement officers have the best possible tools to face these difficult situations.
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Mueller, She Wrote @MuellerSheWrote
19 Sep 2022
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You might want to explain to your Republican colleagues that these things cost money so they stop opposing legislation that increases funding for law enforcement services.
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Police should not be the first responders for a mental health crisis. There are better resources that can be used for that.
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Yeah... maybe don't send the aggressive trigger happy police to deal with mental health situations.
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