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Studies reveal that people with severe mental health issues are 16 times more likely to be killed during police encounters. Often, police are called to respond to crises involving mental health, but their traditional approach—taking individuals to the emergency room or jail—may be ill-suited for such situations. Nearly 20% of inmates in U.S. jails suffer from a serious mental illness, highlighting a system that often fails to address underlying needs instead of merely managing crisis moments.