STAR Program Reduces Arrests, Expands in Denver
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Denvers STAR program, which dispatches mental health clinicians and paramedics to certain 911 calls instead of police, has shown promising results. A study found that those who received a STAR response were 16% less likely to be arrested or contacted by police in the following year. The program, which currently handles about 20% of eligible calls, has been successful in reducing repeat issues and freeing up officers for serious crimes. Recent updates include a budget reduction, hiring of city mental health clinicians, and plans to expand to full staffing with 24/7 coverage.
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