It's a great goal, but with the high coincidence of homelessness with mental illness, there are not a lot of options for patrol - level officers. If the person needs substantial medical care, they can be booked for a 72 hour evaluation, but there is rarely enough resources for extended treatment.
Have you seen any other solutions being provided as an alternative?
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It's a great goal, but with the high coincidence of homelessness with mental illness, there are not a lot of options for patrol - level officers. If the person needs substantial medical care, they can be booked for a 72 hour evaluation, but there is rarely enough resources for extended treatment.
Have you seen any other solutions being provided as an alternative?
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