Panel updates commission on ‘Austin First’ pilot, EMCOT and 24/7 mobile crisis expansion City EMS and Integral Care told the Public Safety Commission that the Austin First pilot (a clinician‑paramedic‑officer unit) is ending its pilot phase for evaluation; EMCOT and C3 clinicians continue to expand, a recent budget increase will scale mobile crisis capacity and agencies said they are working to align triage and data across systems.

Austin is pioneering a combined approach to mental health emergencies with the innovative 'Austin First' pilot, uniting clinicians, paramedics, and police to enhance response effectiveness.

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