Irvo Otieno's Death Spurs Questions About Virginia's Mental Health System
Irvo Otieno’s death after sheriff’s deputies pinned him to the floor shows that changes in recent years have not solved deep problems, critics say.
Source: nytimes.com
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Richmond needs more crisis response teams to answer Marcus Alert calls
At Richmond City Council's public safety committee hearing Tuesday afternoon, the topic of how much law enforcement should be involved in those kinds of health emergencies will be front and center.
Source: wtvr.com
Guzman announces primary challenge to state Sen. McPike
Del. Elizabeth Guzman is mounting a primary challenge to state Sen. Jeremy McPike in 2023.
Source: fauquiernow.com
Education funding, authority to lower speed limits among Fairfax County's 2023 legislative priorities
Virginia State Capitol in Richmond (file photo) Fairfax County is seeking more state support for education, a return of $39 million for regional transportation projects and more in its recently approved legislative priorities for next year. At a meeting last week, the Board of Supervisors approved the adoption of the county’s 2023 legislative programs for
Source: restonnow.com
Officers get new partners in effort to decriminalize mental illness
In Virginia, police officers are now working with mental health clinicians to reduce deadly encounters between police and the mentally ill.
Source: 10news.com