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The lawsuit alleges that sending police instead of mental health professionals as the default first responders for mental health emergencies violates federal disability law.
The lawsuit alleges that sending police instead of mental health professionals as the default first responders for mental health emergencies violates federal disability law.
One-fifth of police calls involve mental health issues, studies estimate
Bread for the City is suing D.C., saying the city’s practice of sending police officers to mental health crises violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Sheela Ranganathan is an associate in the Corporate Practice Group in Sheppard Mullin's Washington, D.C. office and a member of the firm’s Healthcare Team. She advises healthcare clients on regulatory and antitrust matters. She is also a member of the firm’s Women in Healthcare Leadership Collaborative.