The new sheriff's office policy has drawn concern that vulnerable individuals will be left without critical support.
Court-based Navigators funded by the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office and the Fortune Society to tackle the mental health crisis.
The decision follows a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which found police use of force in such situations unconstitutional.
Jails are overrun with people on drugs, struggling with mental illness and poor health. How are sheriffs handling the challenges?
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