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Council notes 117 psychiatric ambulance calls Jan–Nov 2025
Summary
During review of public safety reports, councilmember Mark Holloway highlighted that ambulance calls categorized as psychiatric totaled 117 from January through November 2025; the minutes note the high count for follow up.
The borough’s fire, emergency management, and ambulance reports were reviewed at the Dec. 8 meeting. Councilmember Mark Holloway called attention to the ambulance report and observed that January through November 2025 included 117 psychiatric calls — a number the minutes described as "a pretty big number." Council did not take immediate policy action at the meeting but flagged the tally for ongoing attention by public safety stakeholders.
The minutes do not list further detail (dispatch codes, repeat callers, or associated outcomes). Councilmembers and staff may refer the item to public safety committees or to the Alliance Fire Company for further analysis and recommendations.
