Vancouver’s new council wants to spend $6 million on more police and mental health nurses. Experts say there’s a better way.


Written by Jen St. Denis a reporter with The Tyee covering civic issues. Find her on Twitter @JenStDen.

https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/18/Problem-Sending-Police-Mental-Health-Calls/

Vancouver’s new council wants to spend $6 million on more police and mental health nurses. Experts say there’s a better way. Written by Jen St. Denis a reporter with The Tyee covering civic issues. Find her on Twitter @JenStDen. https://thetyee.ca/News/2022/11/18/Problem-Sending-Police-Mental-Health-Calls/

The Problem with Sending Police to Mental Health Calls

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