San Mateo County supervisors have approved a two-year pilot program in which health professionals will assist police officers during 911 crisis calls.
Known as the Community Wellness and Crisis Response Pilot Project, the program is slated for the county’s four largest cities — San Mateo, South San Francisco, Daly City and Redwood City — pending approval from the individual city councils. If approved, it will begin in September.
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