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cinematicdiversions

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6. Unfortunately in this case the problem is not just money.

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #5)

Thu Nov 4, 2021, 10:17 PM

Nov 2021

(Though Mental Heath is very under-funded. The police have actually been strong advocates for additional funding since they have to pick up the slack. )

the issue is mostly the laws and court rulings regarding the rights of the mentally ill.

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Police officers sued for allegedly 'abandoning' man during mental health crisis [View all] Jilly_in_VA Nov 2021 OP

Standard practice Thunderbeast Nov 2021 #1

Why was this young man not at least dropped off at home? Jilly_in_VA Nov 2021 #2

PrOtEcTiNg AnD sErViNg WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #3

I am not sure this is a police issue. cinematicdiversions Nov 2021 #4

Oh, there's plenty of blame to go around. WhiskeyGrinder Nov 2021 #5

Unfortunately in this case the problem is not just money. cinematicdiversions Nov 2021 #6