The Philadelphia Police Department piloted Crisis Intervention Teams, pairing officers with mental health clinicians to respond to 911 calls and other crises. The focus is on de-escalation and providing connections to services as an alternative to arrest. (AP Video: Tassanee Vejpongsa)
How Philadelphia police draw on personal experiences to respond to mental health crises
The Philadelphia Police Department piloted Crisis Intervention Teams, pairing officers with mental health clinicians to respond to 911 calls and other crises. The focus is on de-escalation and providing connections to services as an alternative to arrest. (AP Video: Tassanee Vejpongsa)