What Happens When Social Workers, Not Armed Officers, Respond To 911 Calls?

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In September, Albuquerque became the latest city to establish a new category of first responder: social worker.It's part of a growing movement to shift 911 calls for mental health, substance abuse, or homelessness away from armed officers.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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