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"Police are not clinicians," said Dr. Stephanie LeMelle. "Asking them to make a clinical assessment or to intervene with a person who is experiencing emotional distress is not reasonable."

“New York City is changing the outdated and dangerous use of police that too often has led to injury and even death," said Linda Rosenberg, MSW.

“Offering validation, which is to communicate that a person’s experience is understandable and makes sense, can help decrease election stress,” says Dr. Jeffrey Cohen.