You’ve prepared for all the potential questions you may be asked during your oral board interview, and you’ve done your research on the department you’re either hoping to join, transfer to or earn a promotion within the organization. But what about when you actually get in front of the interview […]
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Family of man fatally shot by Portland police sues to stop city from dispatching armed officers to mental health calls
The family of a man fatally shot by Portland police last year have filed a lawsuit to push city officials to dispatch trained mental health responders to those in behavioral crisis, instead of sending armed officers. The suit was filed Friday on behalf of Rachel Steven, the sister of Michael […]
Walpole shooting renews questions over police role in mental-health crises | Local News
As authorities withhold further details, pending an investigation, on what prompted a N.H. state trooper to shoot and wound someone in Walpole earlier this month, the incident raises fresh questions about law-enforcement officers’ ability to safely respond to mental-health emergencies. Trooper Zachary Bernier shot Jacob Gasbarro, 26, outside a County […]