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In Denver, Health Care Professionals Respond To Nonviolent 911 Calls Instead Of Police05:36
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February 18, 2021

The city of Denver, Colorado, is using a team of health care professionals to respond to nonviolent 911 calls instead of police officers.

Chris Richardson, with the STAR program, explains how it's going so far.

This segment aired on February 18, 2021.

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