How acid trips led to better policing

Rowan Moore Garrity, an author for The Atlantic, delves into Eugene, Oregon's innovative CAHOOTS program, designed as a compassionate alternative to traditional policing. He discusses the positive impact of dispatching medical professionals to handle mental health crises. The conversation covers community responses to this model and the complex partnership between CAHOOTS and local police, highlighting how such programs can reshape emergency responses. With insights from the ground, Garrity emphasizes the potential for reducing police involvement in sensitive situations.