Police Limits in Suicide Crisis: Ortiz-Mejia Trial
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In a landmark trial, Albuquerque police face scrutiny for their response to a suicidal woman, Tania Ortiz-Mejia, who later died by gunshot. The familys lawsuit alleges officers ignored a counselors warning of imminent risk and failed to follow up. The city argues they lacked authority to force entry, as mental health crises arent crimes. The trials outcome could set new limits on police intervention in private homes during crises.
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