New bill would expand programs allowing mental health counselors to work with police officers

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New bill would expand programs allowing mental health counselors to work with police officers

DENVER (KDVR) – Colorado lawmakers are discussing a bill that would expand mental health response teams working with law enforcement. There’s a growing trend across the country to send mental health counselors with police officers on calls, and in some cases, instead of police officers. Some lawmakers at the Colorado Capitol want to expand the state's programs.“I think we’ve seen video after video why this is important to address this in this ti…