Learn more about the new Co-Response Team (CRT) - a partnership between VicPD and Island Health.  The CRT has been up and operational since early 2023 and is intended to be "a central response resource for calls involving presumed mental health issues."
https://vicpd.ca/2023/01/30/island-health-and-vicpd-launch-co-response-team/

Our guests help describe the role and effectiveness of the CRT and discuss many other aspects surrounding the challenges of mental health issues on our streets.  Rob Schuckel, Coordinator of Acute Access and Crisis Response Services at Island Health and Cst. Tristan Williams (CRT officer) have great insight and experience to share with our listeners.

Sound editing done by Todd Mason.

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