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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-13 20:00 EST
updated: 2026-11-13 20:00 EST
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# LAPD chief calls for more mental health staff on 911 calls

LAPD Chief Jim McDonnell says officers need more mental health professionals to help respond to 911 calls. Mayor-elect Nithya Raman has pledged to support the effort.

Section: [Public Safety](/new-york/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Jim McDonnell](/new-york/wiki/jim-mcdonnell.md), [Nithya Raman](/new-york/wiki/nithya-raman.md)

## Coverage

- [New York Post – Metro](https://nypost.com/2026/11/13/us-news/lapd-chief-and-nithya-raman-agree-on-mental-health-911-response/), 2026-11-13 20:00 EST: LAPD chief sounds alarm over city’s mental health crisis, pitches plan to take burden off cops

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