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flag San Mateo’s co-responder program, pairing police with mental health pros, reduces hospitalizations and force use, saving hundreds of thousands annually.

flag San Mateo police have expanded a co-responder program pairing officers with mental health clinician Briana Fair on crisis calls, aiming to reduce hospitalizations and police use of force. flag The model, now countywide, has cut involuntary holds by 17% and lowered repeat 911 calls, saving $300,000–$800,000 annually. flag A Stanford study supports its effectiveness, while a separate LAPD review found 86% of mental health calls led to involuntary holds, with insufficient de-escalation and racial disparities in documentation. flag Experts urge shifting crisis response to mental health professionals, highlighting systemic gaps in police training and policy.

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