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WATCH: City Of LA Implements New Mental Health Alternative To Law Enforcement
Mayor Eric Garcetti joined several concilmembers and city officials today, along with LAPD Chief Michael Moore and LAFD Chief Ralph Terrazas, to announce the city's new Therapeutic Transportation Pilot Program, a system of vans staffed with mental health experts that will provide an alternative 9-1-1 response for Angelenos struggling with mental health issues.
Watch the announcement above and stay tuned for updates and analysis from LAist reporters later this afternoon.
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