Police are frustrated with increasing numbers of mental health callouts
Jurisdictions around the world are struggling with the growing number of police callouts to respond to people in mental health distress. New Zealand is no exception.
Jurisdictions around the world are struggling with the growing number of police callouts to respond to people in mental health distress. New Zealand is no exception.
Political science
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Economics & Business
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Political science
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Social Sciences
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Environment
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