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How unarmed 911 teams are reshaping public safety in nearly 100 cities

NPR News·September 22, 2026·1 min read

Alternative response programs, where mental health clinicians respond to 911 calls instead of police, have proliferated in nearly 100 cities since George Floyd's murder. These unarmed teams are reshaping public safety, but doing the work well requires careful training, funding, and community integration.

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