Seattle, WA is creating a specialized triage response alternative to police for some 911 calls

Seattle, WA specialized triage response police alternative

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The City of Seattle is creating a new specialized triage response as an alternative to police for some non-criminal 911 calls. The specialized responses will include professionals that are experts in outreach, behavioral health, and have tangible connections to the community. This specialized triage response could handle the 8,000 to 14,000 non-emergency wellness check calls that are currently being handled by police officers.

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Seattle, WA

Municipality in Washington

United States

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New specialized triage response will reduce need for armed police response to non-emergent calls like wellness SPD will also expand successful Community Service Officer program Seattle (July 23, 2021) – Building off of the City’s work to reimagine policing and community safety, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan announced a proposal to create a new specialized triage […]

Mayor Durkan announces new proposals for alternatives to sworn response | seattlechannel.org

Building off of the City's work to reimagine policing and community safety, Mayor Jenny A. Durkan was joined by Councilmember Lisa Herbold and public safety leaders to announce the creation of a new specialized triage response program that will provide an alternative model for some 911 calls.

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