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Unarmed 911 Teams Now Operating in Nearly 100 Cities
Original: Unarmed 911 teams are reshaping public safety in nearly 100 cities
Unarmed civilian response teams are being deployed to handle certain 911 calls in nearly 100 US cities, replacing police officers for situations like mental health crises and welfare checks. NPR reports that these alternative responder programs are reshaping how public safety is delivered, with cities increasingly sending medics, counselors, or outreach workers instead of armed officers.
Why now: Growing national attention on alternative emergency response models is driving interest in how widely these programs have spread.
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