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Unarmed 911 teams expand to nearly 100 US cities

Original: Unarmed 911 teams are reshaping public safety in nearly 100 cities

Cities across the United States are increasingly deploying unarmed civilian response teams to handle 911 calls, particularly those involving mental health crises, homelessness, and nonviolent disturbances. NPR reports the model is now operating in nearly 100 cities, reducing the role of armed police in situations where de-escalation and social services may be more appropriate than law enforcement.

Why now: Growing national debate over police reform and how best to handle mental health emergency calls

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