Learn about PPB's Behavioral Health Unit

Portland Police Bureau by City of Portland, Oregon

May 7, 201900:24:24Government & Organizations

Transcript: The Behavioral Health Unit coordinates the Police Bureau's response to people in behavioral crisis, whether it's from a suspected mental illness or a drug and alcohol addiction or both. Also we answer the que...

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