Police too often taking on the role of health services - minister, police association
Police Minister Ginny Andersen says it is unacceptable officers are expected to attend mental health callouts - turning up "simply because no-one else will".
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Police Minister Ginny Andersen says it is unacceptable officers are expected to attend mental health callouts - turning up "simply because no-one else will".
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