Common police tactics don’t always make situations where mental health plays a role. Over the past few years, police across the country have reported a sharp increase in 911 calls linked to mental health issues. In rural departments, crisis training helps officers apply different skills.
Author Archives: Katja Ridderbusch/Georgia Health News
Katja Ridderbusch is an Atlanta-based journalist who reports for news organizations in the U.S. and her native Germany. Her stories have appeared in Kaiser Health News, U.S. News & World Report, USA Today and several NPR affiliates.