Met Police Prioritize Crime Calls Over Mental Health Interventions

New policy shifts police focus to urgent crimes, raising concerns about mental health crisis management.

The Met's 'Right Care, Right Person' policy reduces police attendance at mental health calls, redirecting efforts to tackle urgent crimes like robberies.
Implementation of the policy has led to an 18% increase in police responses to robbery calls and faster arrival times at crime scenes.
Charities express concerns that the policy may endanger lives by inadequately addressing mental health crises.
London Ambulance Service introduces dedicated mental health ambulances to handle cases previously managed by police.
Critics call for a reevaluation of the policy amid fears of reduced support for mental health crisis interventions.