Portland’s Street Response: Redefining Public Safety with Empathy0

• NEWS, POLITICS
• September 24, 2025

On a quiet street in Portland, Oregon, a woman in crisis paces back and forth, shouting incoherently. A few years ago, such a call would have automatically dispatched police officers, raising the risk of escalation, confrontation, or worse. Today, thanks to the city’s expanded “Street Response” program, it’s a different picture. Within minutes, a van