Brooklyn Park launches alternative 911 response team with social workers

Name: Brooklyn Park launches alternative 911 response team with social workers
Uploaded: 2023-03-22T22:26:00Z
Duration: 2 min 28 s
Description: A pilot program launched in Brooklyn Park is sending social workers and paramedics, sometimes working in conjunction with police officers, to handle non-violent mental health 911 calls. So far, officials are saying the program has been a success and getting praise from the city's police chief.

A pilot program launched in Brooklyn Park is sending social workers and paramedics, sometimes working in conjunction with police officers, to handle non-violent mental health 911 calls. So far, officials are saying the program has been a success and getting praise from the city's police chief.

Posted March 22, 2023 5:26pm CDT