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[–] smallpond 2 points (+2|-0)

“We once had a street person who needed mental health care and wouldn't leave,”...

According to current guidelines, church members would not call police if such a situation arose again. In lieu of police services, the church has secured a $10,000 grant to train its members and other community groups on de-escalation tactics and self-defense.

It's an interesting concept - and I wonder exactly what they're allowed to do when attempting to remove someone as above. I hope we find a follow-up on how they went in a few months time.