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Edina’s alternative response pilot has answered 210 calls since June, officials say
Summary
Edina police briefed the council on an alternative response pilot pairing a Hennepin County social worker with an Edina paramedic/firefighter; Lt. Ryan Schultz said the team has responded to more than 210 calls since launching June 24 and staff are documenting metrics to evaluate expansion.
Edina police told the City Council on Oct. 15 that an alternative response team (ART) pilot launched June 24 has handled more than 210 calls and is showing early signs of reducing time police and fire personnel spend on certain welfare‑check and behavioral‑health calls.
Lieutenant Ryan Schultz said the pilot pairs a Hennepin County social worker with an Edina paramedic/firefighter and operates out of the police department with a radio to…
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