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Sacramento Sheriff Shifts Mental Health Response Strategy

2/21/2025

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In a significant policy shift, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper declared that deputies will no longer attend non-criminal mental health calls, a decision prompted by a recent court ruling. This change has raised alarms within the community, highlighting the urgent need for effective crisis management as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline steps in as the main resource.

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Story summary

In a significant policy shift, Sacramento County Sheriff Jim Cooper declared that deputies will no longer attend non-criminal mental health calls, a decision prompted by a recent court ruling. This change has raised alarms within the community, highlighting the urgent need for effective crisis management as the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline steps in as the main resource.