Daniel’s Law
The Daniel’s Law Task Force recommends a new protocol for responding to mental health, substance use, and behavioral health wellness calls. The protocol suggests dispatching specialized teams rather than law enforcement, with police involvement only if there is a threat of violence. Other recommendations include launching behavioral health pilot programs, fostering community partnerships, establishing a […]
Story #1 Free the People Roc Marches to Promote ‘Daniel’s Law’ Over the weekend, Black Lives Matter group Free the People Roc, held a march and rally to bring attention to mental health needs in our communities. Dozens gathered in downtown Rochester calling on all lawmakers to pass Daniel’s Law, a bill to further expand […]
Yesterday, New York State Attorney General Letitia James told the public that a grand jury would not be charging any of the officers involved in the death of Daniel Prude. Activists organized a march in response to this decision that began where Daniel Prude was killed by Rochester Police on Jefferson Ave. The march continued […]
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