Colonie Police raise concerns over mental health crisis response and aftercare

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The Colonie Police Department responded to a domestic incident on Tattersall Lane Wednesday morning. It all happened after a woman called police claiming that her partner was committing acts of self harm, and when they arrived, he had barricaded himself inside the home. After hours of negotiating, he was taken into custody peacefully. Yet this incident, along with several other mental health calls, has raised concerns within the department. Many are wondering what happens next, after an individual in crisis is sent to receive healthcare…

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