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Mental health workers to take lead in some NYC 911 calls

| November 10, 2020 11:09 AM

NEW YORK (AP) — Mental health workers will replace police officers in responding to some 911 calls next year in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Tuesday.

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