RCMP officer Cpl. 3:21Growing number of mental health calls to policeThe police say the number of mental health calls officers have had to respond to has grown exponentially in recent years. "I don't believe that police officers should go alone to a wellness check," she said. Her case and others have put increased scrutiny on the role of the police in dealing with mental health crises. Mannoe says the use of police to deal with mental health crises shows that too many people are being failed by the mental health system.

Source: CBC News June 25, 2020 03:52 UTC