Rowan Moore Garrity

Rowan Moore Garrity, a journalist and author, discusses the innovative CAHOOTS program in Eugene, Oregon. This mobile crisis response service assists individuals in mental health emergencies, providing compassionate care without police involvement. Garrity highlights how CAHOOTS focuses on de-escalation and community connection, showcasing its effectiveness compared to traditional policing. The conversation also explores the collaboration between CAHOOTS and local police, revealing both benefits and tensions in redefining emergency response.

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.