"None of us is as smart as all of us," said Duraiappah Monday, the first day of the three-day conference his service is hosting. "The reality is we're learning from each other in ways that transcend municipal, provincial, Canadian, international boundaries."
Albuquerque police Chief Harold Medina said redirecting crisis calls to trained professionals helped them reduce their officers' use of force. "When you look at the interactions they're able to de-escalate through their training and through their background and their expertise as opposed to our officers, it's a win-win," he said.
This is the second year for the Safety of Our Cities Conference, previously held in Edmonton, attended by social agencies, public health professionals and government officials, as well as police officers.
Peel police Chief Nishan Duraiappah said there's value in having other police forces who implemented similar programs all gathered in the same space, emphasizing collaborative learning.
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