Program being tested in Denver CO

https://lemmy.one/post/180027

Program being tested in Denver CO - Lemmy.one

This has actually been in place for a while. It was super successful and is being expanded. Really hope its success is shared with other communities and they follow suit. It’s a fantastic idea.

https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/denvers-police-alternative-star-program-continues-expansion

Denver's police alternative STAR program continues expansion

The Denver City Council will consider another contract to help the STAR (Support Team Assisted Response) program continue its expansion.

Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH)

I so agree! Not my original content, I wanted to share it so hopefully it can be talked about and spread.

Programs like these save lives! I have family that I am sure would not be here, had awarness not progressed where they were living, because of cops being called for mental health situations.