CHSP = Community (Public) Health, Safety, and Prevention
We should seriously consider a medical (public health) template to reinvent the traditional law enforcement paradigm, which has becoming more militarized and routinely/increasingly using (at least in appearance and perception) excessive force in even relatively minor and/or nonviolence situations.
1. Triage: First, clearly assess what is the nature of the incident – taking a good history and asking the right questions.
2. Assignment: Dispatch the appropriate team expert(s) that matches the nature and risk of the incident (and having a backup team when advisable).
3. Team members: Social workers, public health specialists, first responders, paramedics, psychologists, arbitrators/mediators, nurses, physicians, and armed police officers.
Most common incidents needing assistance: Suspicious person/activity, traffic (collisions/hit & run/traffic control), disturbances (fights/pending fights/arguments), trespassing, medical call, noise disturbances, illegal camping, public intoxication, and drug activity.
Many of those calls may not require or only need supporting (not leading) armed officers in the response team. The public health model is prevention, which can lead to less demand for critical, high-risk intervention.