In the last two years, Denver has seen more than 40,000 migrants arrive, many on buses chartered by Texas’ governor.
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Many 911 call centers are understaffed, and the job has gotten harder
More cities are adopting alternative response models, where mental health clinicians respond instead of police. The question of who to send usually rests with 911 workers, who are often overworked and overstressed.