Less Police Involvement On Mental Health Calls Shows Fewer Arrests

The video discusses the movement to defund police departments and reallocate funds to community services. It highlights various city responses, including budget cuts and new public safety models. The RIGHT Care Program in Dallas and the CAHOOTS program in Eugene are presented as examples of alternative approaches to policing, focusing on mental health crises. The video emphasizes the importance of how these changes are implemented to ensure public safety without dehumanizing individuals.

What is one of the main goals of the movement to defund the police?

• To increase police budgets

• To build more prisons

• To redirect funds to community services

• To hire more police officers

Which city pledged to dismantle its police department and replace it with a new model of public safety?

• Salt Lake City

• Minneapolis

• Los Angeles

• New York

What is a key feature of the RIGHT Care Program in Dallas?

• It has increased the number of arrests

• It only responds to non-emergency calls

• It involves a team of a police officer, paramedic, and social worker

• It operates independently of the police

How has the RIGHT Care Program impacted the area it operates in?

• Reduced quality of life citations

• No change in public safety

• Increased police presence

• Increased arrests

What is a significant achievement of the CAHOOTS program in Eugene, Oregon?

• It has never had a serious injury or death in 30 years

• It has reduced police budgets by 50%

• It has been responsible for several serious injuries

• It only operates during the daytime