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From: Christy Ferrington,

By CHRIS ROGERS

WINNIPEG police Chief Danny Smyth has fended off criticism of a pilot project that pairs a plainclot...

A new police pilot project will ensure people who call Winnipeg's 911 emergency line in the midst of a mental health crisis will be seen by a specialized support worker, but some community organizations say police shouldn't be involved at all.

By Brittany Hobson WINNIPEG — Mental-health workers are to join Winnipeg police officers responding to wellness checks as part of a pilot project

The City of Winnipeg announced a new pilot project that is designed to better help those in crisis.

WINNIPEG — Mental health workers will join Winnipeg police officers who respond to wellness checks as part of a new pilot project beginning next month.

WINNIPEG — Mental health workers will join Winnipeg police officers who respond to wellness checks as part of a new pilot project beginning next month.

By TJ May 5, 2021 | 11:25 AM Winona City Manager Steve Sarvi updates the city council on the Alternative Response Team on 5-3-21 WINONA. Minn. (KWNO)-The City of Winona is continuing to finalize the Alternative Response Team.   The addition of the team was approved last year as a part of the city’s 2021 budget. The team would be made up of professionals from Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Centers, who would respond to non-violent mental health-related calls placed to emergency dispatc...