Dramatic Rise in Police Interventions on 988 Callers
Mad in America
JUNE 1, 2024
However, none of this is stemming the stream of 988 callers who receive unasked for, unwanted, or unexpected visits from police and emergency medical services (EMS)—and then get taken, with or without consent, to hospitals or crisis centers for mental health evaluations. Where’s the accountability?” A therapist recommended 988.
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