Senate Hearing on Policing Reform
Law enforcement officials and policing reform advocates testified about the intersection of policing and mental health before the Senate Jud… read more
Law enforcement officials and policing reform advocates testified about the intersection of policing and mental health before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a proponent of policing reform and the chair of this subcommittee, discussed including mental health care professionals when responding to certain emergency calls. Subcommittee Ranking Member Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) expressed concerns with a rise in violent crime and calls to defund the police. Witnesses discussed the challenges of addressing mental health issues in policing, including a lack of funding, personnel shortages, and the need for additional training. close
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