Cincinnati Police Pilot Program Aims to Divert 911 Calls from Officers
By Crime & Public Safety Reporter | Published 2026-02-08T14:58:50.346Z
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According to Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), a new pilot program is underway to divert non-violent 911 calls to social workers and mental health professionals, rather than dispatching police...
According to Cincinnati Police Department (CPD), a new pilot program is underway to divert non-violent 911 calls to social workers and mental health professionals, rather than dispatching police officers. The initiative, known as the Alternative Response to Crisis (ARC) program, seeks to address situations where a law enforcement response may not be the most appropriate or effective intervention.
The ARC program, CPD officials explain, is designed to handle calls related to mental health crises,
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