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Police, fire, EMT and mental health: How one city is leading the charge to reshape 911

NPR News·September 22, 2026·1 min read

Alternative 911 response programs, where mental health clinicians handle calls instead of police, have grown since George Floyd's murder. One city is leading the charge by integrating police, fire, EMT, and mental health services. The approach aims to reshape emergency response, but doing this work well requires significant coordination and resources.

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