Police officers to team up with mental health professionals on calls – WICS (Springfield)

The Co-Responders Pilot Program in the police departments of Springfield, East St. Louis, Peoria, and Waukegan will establish co-responder units that will work with social workers and mental health professionals on calls involving those who may need mental or behavioral health services.
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The Paraclete
4 years ago

The mental health whatever’s are refusing to respond without police escorts. So to avoid looking militant in our response we’ll call it partnering or co-respondents! They’ll be going in with those poles with a noose on the end! Badger poles!

Pat S.
4 years ago

Cops can’t wear all the hats and this program has promise … until the first mental health worker is injured or killed.

With the absolute distain that Chicagoans demonstrate for first responders, it probably won’t be long.

Freddy
4 years ago

Do the professionals bring their sofas with them? The distraught need a place to relax and err their grievances. Maybe a Festivus Pole? Much easier to transport.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTGuhioB9ZE

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