Why most co-responder programs fail and how to build one that works A look at how design, leadership and measurement decisions shape whether co-responder programs survive beyond their launch phase

Most co-responder programs don’t fail because the idea is wrong. They fail because the design is.

New Police1 piece on why programs collapse after launch and what leaders must change to build models that actually endure.

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What most police leaders get wrong about co-responder programs A look at why traditional co-responder models fall short and how embedding clinicians can strengthen crisis response, reduce repeat calls and improve community trust

Some crisis calls repeat because the system sends people back into danger. My new Police1 article explains why this happens and what stops the cycle.

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Boulder County’s Co-Responder Program pairs behavioral health professionals with law enforcement to support crisis calls. Omni’s latest evaluation highlights key outcomes from 2024. Read the full report at omni.org/boulder-coun.... #CrisisResponse #CoResponder

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