Report Shows Baltimore Co. Police Can Better Deescalate Situations Involving The Mentally Ill

BALTIMORE (WJZ)– A new report shows Baltimore County Police could be doing more to deescalate situations dealing with mental illness.
Baltimore County requested the assessment to see what officers can do better to serve those in a mental health emergency.
The report shows there are weak spots in the program that could serve the Baltimore County community better.
An independent, year-long review of Baltimore County’s Crisis Response System by the Council of State Governments reveals a