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Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Mayor Tim Keller announced on Monday that Albuquerque is creating a "first-of-its-kind" civilian public safety department that would use unarmed social workers, housing and homelessness specialists, and violence prevention coordinators to respond to certain 911 calls instead of police.

I think that some social workers will refuse to go into certain neighborhoods even if they were armed. And, how many female social workers are going to respond to a 911 call at night in a strange neighborhood. Who thinks this is a good idea?

Another HALF TRUTH posted simply to stir the pot.....

"Albuquerque, N.M., has unveiled plans to use social workers to respond to certain 911 calls rather than police, as proposals to reform law enforcement and end police brutality draw national attention in the wake of the death of George Floyd."



"The new group, called Albuquerque Community Safety, will respond to 911 calls about homelessness, intoxication, drug use, addictions and mental health. "

Albuquerque will use social workers to respond to certain 911 calls instead of police | TheHill

They appear to be attempting to address the problem instead of simply making it worse. Will it work....who knows