Brighton PD to tackle mental health calls more effectively through new program
The city of Brighton and its police department are taking on a new way of addressing mental health crises in the community through a new co-responders program.
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• Position: MSJ/ Reporter
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The city of Brighton and its police department are taking on a new way of addressing mental health crises in the community through a new co-responders program.
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