Wouldn't it be easier and more practical, at least in the short term, to push for laws explicitly stating that law enforcement has a legal obligation to protect and render aid and assistance? Rather than engaging in what shouldn't be but is partisan politics? And while I agree with Mr Rasids' points on mental health etc, are we in a posi…
Wouldn't it be easier and more practical, at least in the short term, to push for laws explicitly stating that law enforcement has a legal obligation to protect and render aid and assistance? Rather than engaging in what shouldn't be but is partisan politics? And while I agree with Mr Rasids' points on mental health etc, are we in a position, financially, to expand social services to the degree needed to have a meaningful impact? The argument that these services will save money long term is compelling, but initial outlay costs are substantial, and may not be within the practical limitations of most governing bodies, or the will of the voters to implement.
The Denver model shows even the initial outlay costs are affordable and decrease overall costs, because deploying a mental health team costs less than armed law enforcement and the weaponry that goes with them.
Wouldn't it be easier and more practical, at least in the short term, to push for laws explicitly stating that law enforcement has a legal obligation to protect and render aid and assistance? Rather than engaging in what shouldn't be but is partisan politics? And while I agree with Mr Rasids' points on mental health etc, are we in a position, financially, to expand social services to the degree needed to have a meaningful impact? The argument that these services will save money long term is compelling, but initial outlay costs are substantial, and may not be within the practical limitations of most governing bodies, or the will of the voters to implement.
The Denver model shows even the initial outlay costs are affordable and decrease overall costs, because deploying a mental health team costs less than armed law enforcement and the weaponry that goes with them.