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fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
SF parents

Deputies beat and tased unarmed Rancho Cucamonga man to death, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd F. Hijaz is suing for wrongful death and excessive force after a police encounter led to his death.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Attorney for Man Shot In Outer Sunset Police Confrontation Disputes Claim That He Shot Himself

The injured man claimed by police to have fired shots did not fire a single shot, according to his attorney.
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago
SF parents

Deputies beat and tased unarmed Rancho Cucamonga man to death, lawsuit claims

The family of Mohd F. Hijaz is suing for wrongful death and excessive force after a police encounter led to his death.
fromsfist.com
4 weeks ago
San Francisco

Attorney for Man Shot In Outer Sunset Police Confrontation Disputes Claim That He Shot Himself

The injured man claimed by police to have fired shots did not fire a single shot, according to his attorney.
more#police-encounter
#criminal-justice
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ex-officer convicted in 2022 roadside shooting death of Colorado man

Andrew Buen was convicted for the negligent homicide of Christian Glass, emphasizing accountability for officers in mental health crisis interventions.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Former Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help

Former Colorado sheriff's deputy sentenced for killing a man in distress, highlighting issues of police power and crisis intervention.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Ex-officer convicted in 2022 roadside shooting death of Colorado man

Andrew Buen was convicted for the negligent homicide of Christian Glass, emphasizing accountability for officers in mental health crisis interventions.
Black Lives Matter
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 weeks ago

Former Colorado deputy gets 3 years in prison for fatally shooting man who called for help

Former Colorado sheriff's deputy sentenced for killing a man in distress, highlighting issues of police power and crisis intervention.
more#criminal-justice
SF LGBT
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Will I be safe'? Transgender California youth feel threatened by Trump's executive orders

Recent policies by the Trump administration are worsening mental health issues among transgender youth.
#public-safety
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
3 months ago
New York City

Video shows California cops fatally shoot man armed with a screwdriver

The tragedy underscores the misunderstanding leading to police violence, emphasizing the need for better mental health crisis protocols.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
New York City

Peel police tout benefits of mental health crisis teams at safe cities conference | CBC News

Police forces from North America gather to discuss strategies for improving response to mental health crisis calls through collaboration and training.
fromwww.dailybreeze.com
3 months ago
New York City

Video shows California cops fatally shoot man armed with a screwdriver

The tragedy underscores the misunderstanding leading to police violence, emphasizing the need for better mental health crisis protocols.
fromwww.cbc.ca
7 months ago
New York City

Peel police tout benefits of mental health crisis teams at safe cities conference | CBC News

Police forces from North America gather to discuss strategies for improving response to mental health crisis calls through collaboration and training.
more#public-safety
fromBoston.com
4 months ago
New York City

Mass. 14-year-old leads police on car chase through 3 states

A 14-year-old led police on a multi-state car chase, causing significant damage and highlighting concerns over mental health emergencies in youth.
US news
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

2 Indianapolis Officers Are Acquitted of Manslaughter in 2022 Death

Indianapolis police officers acquitted of involuntary manslaughter charges in the death of Herman Whitfield III during a mental health crisis response.
New York City
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC cop who nearly killed man during mental breakdown should be canned: CCRB

The CCRB recommends termination for Officer Derek Bernard following a shooting incident involving a mentally ill man, highlighting issues in police response to mental health crises.
New York City
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Body-Camera Video Shows Chaos Around Fatal Police Shooting of N.J. Woman

Police response to mental health crises can escalate quickly, potentially leading to tragic outcomes.
Communication strategies in crisis situations require reevaluation for better de-escalation.
fromWashington Post
8 months ago
US news

In 911 call day before shooting, Sonya Massey's mom pleaded: Don't hurt her

911 recordings show Donna Massey seeking help to prevent harm to Sonya Massey during a mental breakdown.
US politics
fromBoston.com
9 months ago

3 Army Reserve officers disciplined after reservist killed 18 people in Maine

The Army Reserve officers were disciplined for dereliction of duty due to communication failures and missed opportunities to prevent the attack.
fromwww.cbc.ca
11 months ago
Education

Most Canadian universities don't track student suicides. Experts and students say they should | CBC News

Almost 75% of Canadian universities do not track suicides or attempted suicides among students, hindering efforts to understand and address the mental health crisis.
fromwww.amny.com
11 months ago
NYC politics

Op-ed | Making progress on subway crime and safety | amNewYork

MTA is focusing on improving safety in subways by reducing major crimes and addressing the mental health crisis.
SCOUT program pairs clinicians with police officers to assist troubled individuals in the subways, leading to positive outcomes.
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