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Program Would Put Therapist In SLPD

A proposed program to embed a therapist in the Saranac Lake Police Department to assist on mental health and addiction calls has received state approval. The Adirondack Daily Enterprise reports at a recent hearing, organizers from the village, county and Citizen Advocates shared more details about when, where and how the therapist would work. Village police Chief James Joyce has said the department’s calls break down to around 60% human services and 40% law enforcement.

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