Journalism

Minneapolis Post

“Minneapolis behavioral crisis response program a success, say city leaders. City leaders and program staff touted the success of the program, calling it a pillar in the city’s aim to develop a comprehensive public safety apparatus that goes beyond policing.” Link.

“Reimagining public safety: From Ithaca to Minneapolis.” Link.

AP news

“Many big US cities now answer mental health crisis calls with civilian teams — not police.” Link.

New york times

“A Revolution in Public Safety is Underway.” Link.

Washington post

“Calling mental health workers, not police, to deal with mental health crises.” Link.

“Fatal police shootings of mentally ill people are 39 percent more likely to take place in small and midsized areas.” Link.

Portland Mercurcy

“After Years of Bureaucratic Pushback, Portland Street Response Finally Has a Chance at Success.” Link.

Denver7 ABC

“Denver's STAR Advisory Committee shares concerns over new neighborhood safety office.” Link.

Washington post

10,429 people have been shot and killed by police from 2015 to 2024.” Link.

IDEO

“Introducing LA’s Mental Health Crisis First Responders.” Link.

Juice house

“Minneapolis Reimagining Public Safety Campaign.” Link.

Mpr news

“Minneapolis behavioral crisis response team says its success is despite lack of support from city.” Link.

San diego Union tribune

“Thousands of people seeking help did not get a police response. That’s a good thing.” Link.

“San Diego County’s Mobile Crisis Response Teams are a success. Here’s how they work.” Link.

KPBS (San diego)

“County launches campaign to promote Mobile Crisis Response Team.” Link.

cbs8

“San Diego County rolls out mental health crisis team.” Link.

San diego county news center

“On the Road with the Mobile Crisis Response Team.” Link.

CBS NEws

“City of Minneapolis Officially Launches BCR Team To Address Mental Health Emergencies.” Link.

denver alliance for street health response

“Press Release: Launch of STAR Program.” Link.

City of portland

“Portland Street Response Community Design Contest.” Link.

Portland street Response

“We Have Winners!” Link.

Politico

“Mental health crisis response pilot expands, despite ongoing struggles.” Link.

NYC Health and Hospitals

“NYC Health + Hospitals Launches Social Worker Recruitment Campaign.” Link.

cornell Chronicle

“New response team supports students, reduces police intervention.” Link.

La county Department of mental health

“Los Angeles County and City Officials Reveal New Joint Crisis Response System for Mental Health Alternatives to Law Enforcement.” Link.

cnn

“This town of 170,000 replaced some cops with medics and mental health workers. It’s worked for over 30 years.” Link.

Npr

“In Montana, Crisis Support Teams Offer Alternatives To Policing Mental Health.” Link.

“'The Fifth Branch' follows the burgeoning world of alternative crisis response teams.” Link.

Mindsite news

“New Poll Shows Strong Support for Non-Police Crisis Response.” Link.

Tradeoffs

“Sending Unarmed Responders Instead of Police: What We’ve Learned.” Link.