Inspired by Denver STAR program, Congress to consider bill that would expand alternate response to 911 calls

Chase Lindquist, paramedic, left, and Chris ... — Chase Lindquist, paramedic, left, and Chris Richardson, Associate Director of Criminal Justice Services, respond to an emergency call on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2020. They headed off in a STAR van, which dispatches to non-violent 911 calls, replacing police in matters that don’t threaten public safety. (Photo by Rachel Ellis/The Denver Post)

By Elise Schmelzer | eschmelzer@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: July 13, 2022 at 10:00 AM MDT | UPDATED: July 13, 2022 at 5:03 PM MDT

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Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet on Wednesday introduced a bill that would help other cities pay for services that pair or replace police with mental health professionals for some emergency calls.

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