NOCAP Phoenix seeks involvement in city-run crisis response program
View Comments The Community Assistance Program, a civilian-only program that responds to mental health and behavioral calls, is set for a $15 million expansion following the approval of Phoenix's 2021-22 fiscal budget last week. The program, run under the fire department, has sparked criticism from community members who are calling for CAP to be removed and a different independent crisis response unit to be implemented instead. CAP has been active for decades, and according to the city of Phoenix website, is "committed to providing the highest level of on-scene crisis intervention an...
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