Police, fire, EMT and mental health: How one city is leading the charge to reshape 911
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Published on September 22, 2026 • Originally reported by Meg Anderson. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
Published on September 22, 2026 • Originally reported by Meg Anderson. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.

Alternative response programs, where mental health clinicians respond to 911 calls instead of police, have proliferated since George Floyd's murder. What does it take to do this work well?
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