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Independence co-responder program is helping to change how the public sees police
May 26, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Initiative pairs law enforcement and mental health clinicians to address increasing demand for behavioral health crisis intervention

Innovative approach boosts police mental health crisis response in Blue Springs
March 2, 2026 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Co-responder program sees success helping connect people in crisis with proper care

Raytown co-responder program aims to divert 911 calls from jail, emergency rooms to community-based support services
October 1, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Mental health professionals, police officers and community paramedics join forces to connect people in crisis to appropriate resources

Three years after launch, Grandview co-responder program shows promising results
June 9, 2025 | Posted in Safety & Security
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Initiative pairs police officers and behavioral health professionals with the goal of diverting people in crisis from the criminal justice system

Working to improve crisis response for people with mental health needs, MARC supports eastern Jackson County partnership by standardizing data collection
February 6, 2025 | Posted in Local Government
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MARC continues to support law enforcement and behavioral health providers working to improve crisis response for people with mental health emergencies.

Collaboration between law enforcement and behavioral health providers expands to improve crisis response
July 15, 2024 | Posted in Health
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A microregional initiative continues to improve crisis response for people with mental health needs and substance use disorders.