Iowa police departments and nonprofits are increasingly expanding mental health liaisons or response units to deal with the growing number of individuals experiencing a crisis. What burden has this put on Iowa's criminal justice system? When law enforcement agencies often end up with crisis calls, what systemic changes can be made to get individuals the help they need? What’s the significance of these units?

Moderator: Emily Andersen

Panelists: Gabe Martinez, Erin Langdon, Tony Thompson