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Should Columbia employ mental health workers to help on police calls?

Should Columbia employ mental health workers to help on police calls?

Yes

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No

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Yes

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Jeffrey Ransdell
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Jeffrey Ransdell

A number of police calls are the result of an individual not being able cope with their circumstances in an acceptable manner. Having a mental health worker along could not only help the individual, but prevent the police from being put in a position that may require serious force. Good for everyone

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Toasty
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Toasty

Certainly worth a look. Presenting the absurdly high dollar cost is an indication that the city doesn't want the program.

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No

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Vernon Taylor
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Vernon Taylor

Then we have to hire Mental Health Workers to deal with the Mental Health Workers who go on the calls and have to deal with what LEO sees on a daily basis. In addition to the liability and safety concerns they bring by being "nice" to thugs and criminals.

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Justin Booya
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Justin Booya

Let LEO'S do their job. They already have a very difficult job to do. Don't slow them down with "mental health workers."

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Fat Guy Outdoors
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Fat Guy Outdoors

Can we let the police just do their jobs. Are you wanting to put more people in danger?

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addaw adadwdaw
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addaw adadwdaw

In this situation, the could have been murdered by the man in question.

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Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

No, on the mental health worker, Yes, on a K-9 mental support animal.

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Should Columbia continue curbside recycling even though it's going to the landfill?

Should Columbia continue curbside recycling even though it's going to the landfill?

Yes

2

No

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Yes

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Keith H
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Keith H

If they charge us, pick it up. We paid the bill for 10 months with no service.

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Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

Absolutely. Recycling is good, even if it's being thrown away. Decisions like this, is what has made Columbia what it is today.

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No

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Do you think Josh Simmons is a good pick for the Chiefs?

Do you think Josh Simmons is a good pick for the Chiefs?

Yes

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No

0

Yes

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No

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