NYC Mayor Adams’ mental health hospitalization plan greeted with skepticism from cops, EMS on the front lines

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New York New York Daily News and Police Bureau Chief Dec 03, 2022 at 3:47 pm The skepticism was swift and citywide, from police precincts to emergency rooms and EMS ambulances, when Mayor Adams rolled out his new plan to force the mentally-ill into medical treatment.
Those front-line first responders, speaking with the Daily News, were quick to question the details surrounding the newly-announced approach to their jobs, specifically citing the increased responsibilities for already busy workers, potential legal issues and threats to their on-the-job safety.
“Our worry is that this policy will only exacerbate the danger our members are faced with on a daily basis ...
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