Criminologist Warns Unarmed Model of Crisis Response Risks Civilian Lives

The shooting death of an emotionally disturbed 22-year-old who had called 9-1-1 reignites debate about whether civilians should respond to certain crisis calls instead of armed law enforcement. Criminologist Alex del Carmen worries about the risks programs like the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response pose to both individuals and police.

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