New Bureau of Justice Assistance Podcast Discusses Employing Mental Health Clinicians to Improve Police Outcomes

Justice Today, a podcast produced and sponsored by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA), has recently released an episode on Employing Mental Health Clinicians to Improve Police Outcomes.

According to BJA, law enforcement agencies are teaming up with mental health clinicians to improve behavioral health responses and allow police officers to focus on crime reduction. The podcast episode discusses how Denver police collaborate with mental health clinicians to treat residents experiencing mental health emergencies and connect them with treatment. Carleigh Sailon, from the CSG Justice Center, also shares insight on Denver's innovative approach to enhancing behavioral health responses.

Click here to listen to the podcast episode.