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Columbus officials working on the city’s fledgling program promoting alternative responses to crisis 911 calls said they're creating a blueprint for public safety responses that rely less on police. But, for it to be as effective as possible, it needs to scale up next year, which will mean more dedicated funding.

Columbus officials announced the results of a new 911 alternative response pilot program.

Two Cincinnati Council committees are holding a joint meeting Tuesday to provide funding for some immediate upgrades to the emergency communications...