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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

2

No

5

Yes

2 Comments
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 there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?

Should there be new limits on contributions to local political campaigns?

Yes

0

No

0

Yes

0 Comment
No one has commented yet

No

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No one has commented yet
Have you had to change health care providers because of your insurance coverage?

Have you had to change health care providers because of your insurance coverage?

Yes

2

No

1

Yes

2 Comments
Max DeYoung
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Max DeYoung

I have changed my insurance providers, but not my doctors.

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Barbara Williams
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Barbara Williams

We have to wait for continuity of care approval, tho it’s only for a short time, then have to find several new doctors

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No

1 Comment
Frank Stoner
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Frank Stoner

I use Boone Health. I don't have to worry about what goes on at MU

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