Stress from the pandemic and other factors are causing an increase in mental health calls for police. In many cities, police are the first responders when people are in crisis. But that has led to more than two million jail bookings each year, according to a study by The Pew Charitable Trusts. That trend led to a partnership between the Richardson Police …
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July 8, 2021