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Louisville police body cameras now stream live to licensed psychologists on crisis calls

Oversees the Advanced Crisis Team pilot

When a Louisville Metro officer responds to a mental health crisis call, a licensed psychologist can now watch the body camera feed live and suggest how to read the situation. The program, part of the Advanced Crisis Team (ACT) launched Sept. 1, has expanded to day shifts in other divisions.

Updated 1 hour ago

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Our goal is simple: get the right resources on scene as quickly as possible to help de-escalate a situation.

from Louisville police body cameras now stream live to licensed psychologists on crisis calls · Updated 1 hour ago

Our officers will still remain responsible for decisions on scene and necessary interventions will never be delayed.

from Louisville police body cameras now stream live to licensed psychologists on crisis calls · Updated 1 hour ago