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It’s just so much easier to put the handcuffs on, take them to jail ... But you’re not solving anything.

Fairfax County, Va., police officer, Leanna Wilson, who had to talk a suicidal man out of jumping off a bridge. Police are increasingly taking on the job of mental health workers, as state and local governments cut their programs.

Fairfax County, Va., police officer, Leanna Wilson, who had to talk a suicidal man out of jumping off a bridge. Police are increasingly taking on the job of mental health workers, as state and local governments cut their programs.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.