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We need to look more closely at the trauma faced by our first responders in Santa Cruz County

Summary by Lookout Local Santa Cruz
First responders in Santa Cruz County need more trauma-informed services, writes Kevin Norton, who holds a master’s in public health and who has experienced trauma firsthand. About 38% of calls to Santa Cruz police now involve mental health issues, substance use and homelessness, he writes. The toll is wearing on those who respond and he is not surprised by a 2017 study showing more American police officers and emergency medical services profess…
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Lookout Local Santa Cruz broke the news in on Thursday, April 3, 2025.
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