IOWA CITY — Last year, a mental health professional responded to 429 calls for service with the Cedar Rapids Police Department.Of those calls, 89 percent were diverted from arrest, according to Sarah Nelson, chief operating officer at Foundation 2. Now, with support from the City Council, Iowa City will implement a similar model with hopes for similar results.
Comment on Iowa City Council creates mental health position to help answer police calls
Lee Hermiston, The Gazette (Cedar Rapids)
Tue, 02/02/2021 - 9:43pm
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