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California Sheriff Prioritizes Mental Health Experts Over Police

5/17/2025

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California sheriff Jim Cooper is shaking up the approach to mental health emergencies by limiting police responses in favor of mental health experts. This bold move is part of a broader trend aimed at prioritizing compassionate care over force. Veteran journalist Lee Romney raises poignant concerns about how this policy shift could affect families grappling with mental health crises.

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California sheriff Jim Cooper is shaking up the approach to mental health emergencies by limiting police responses in favor of mental health experts. This bold move is part of a broader trend aimed at prioritizing compassionate care over force. Veteran journalist Lee Romney raises poignant concerns about how this policy shift could affect families grappling with mental health crises.