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The Fatal Flaw of 911

A new book argues that as long as 911 defaults to police, people in mental health crises will be at risk for violent confrontations.

Q&A • 10.16.2026

Hundreds of Calls for Help: What 911 Logs Reveal About the Local Jail

From assaults to suicide attempts, emergency calls can be a sign of problems that jails can’t handle on their own.

Analysis • 06.25.2026

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