Across the country, there are a lot of different programs that help people manage issues and emergencies without deploying law enforcement officers. Here are some of our favorites:

Eugene, OR - CAHOOTS: An Alternative To Police That Police Can Get Behind

CAHOOTS is a flagship program that inspired Denver STAR, Oakland MACRO, and others.

An Alternative to Police That Police Can Get Behind

Dayton, OH - Mediation Response Unit

Dayton's Mediation Response Unit responding to some calls instead of police: How it works

Burlington, VT - Parking No Longer A Police Issue

Burlington parking no longer a police issue; rather, it's customer service - VTDigger

Mesa, AZ - Responding to Mental Health with Behavioral Specialists