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

Leads the psychologist advisory team for the 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.

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We are supporting and not replacing their training or their judgment.

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

Officers may better understand what they're seeing and what they're encountering, and they may choose to make changes or modify their communication strategies or their approach.

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