Mississippi Could Expand Mental Health Training For Officers

Mississippi Clarion Ledger, The Clarion-Ledger
Wed, 01/25/2023 - 12:53pm

Mississippi bill would expand training for law enforcement officers to respond to people who need mental health care.

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