New Sacramento sheriff policy will change how others respond to emergency mental health calls
The sheriff’s change in policy is the result of a federal appeals court ruling in July. The appellate decision meant that two Las Vegas police officers must face excessive force claims for the death of a mentally ill man after they responded to a 911 call from him and restrained him by kneeling on his back, Courthouse News Service reported.
Sacramento County sheriff's deputies will no longer respond to non-criminal mental health emergencies
The decision follows a recent ruling by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, which found police use of force in such situations unconstitutional.
Families fear new Sacramento sheriff's office policy on non-criminal mental health calls
The new sheriff's office policy has drawn concern that vulnerable individuals will be left without critical support.
Sacramento sheriff no longer responds to some mental health calls. Community members concerned
The change comes after a federal court ruling that removed the legal protections for officers responding to certain calls.
Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office adopts new policy for mental health crisis calls
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office has announced that deputies will no longer respond to mental health calls unless a crime is being committed, citing a recent ruling from the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals that held law enforcement officers liable for the death of a man in mental distress.
Sacramento sheriff explains new policy to turn away certain calls for help
The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is now turning away some calls for help, and mental health advocates and even firefighters are protesting the policy change.
Sacramento Metro firefighter push back against new Sacramento County sheriff's policy
Sacramento Metro firefighters say a new policy from the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office on mental health calls could put them in danger.
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