Trying to implement co-response/co-responder program in your community can be challenging. However, it will also be a beneficial tool for police officers, mental health professionals, and communities. The purpose of a co-response
Learn MoreEvery year, more people are calling 911. As a result, EMS agencies and hospitals are scrambling to meet the growing need. Amid the chaos, community paramedicine has risen to the challenge, offering
Learn MoreThere is no question that both social workers and law enforcement officers are vital to keeping communities safe and assisting people in getting the help they need. However, it seems that social
Learn MoreThe benefits of a well-oiled community paramedic program can send positive waves throughout a community. However, in the opening phases of a mobile integrated healthcare-community paramedicine program (MIH-CP), many organizations wonder how
Learn MoreThere is no question that we need a well-functioning police force. Violent crime is a grave problem in the United States, and absolutely nothing good would come from abolishing or defunding the
Learn MoreMost people would agree that police officers have a very challenging job in many different ways. It can be dangerous, scary, and tiring. It can sometimes also feel futile to keep arresting the same people repeatedly without getting them the
Learn MoreThe weight of the pandemic has tested the foundation of healthcare and community paramedicine. It has been a tragic year; however, through COVID 19, we can learn valuable lessons. Community paramedicine is
Learn MoreThere is no question that the political climate right now is complex. The number of police-related shootings is a national concern. The number of minorities in prison compared to non-minorities is astounding.
Learn MoreOver the years, we have seen that studies demonstrate that up to 20% of criminal behaviour among those with mental illness is related to the illness itself.[1] According to studies, a whopping
Learn MoreOn May 25, 2020, George Floyd was arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit $20 bill at a Minneapolis grocery store. One of the police officers who showed up at the scene pressed
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