How do police deal with the mentally ill in North Jersey?

HUDSON COUNTY — How are police trained to deal with the mentally ill, particularly those who may pose no harm to others if dealt with properly, but seem like a threat because of erratic behavior?
The Record of Hackensack posted a long story on the matter on Thursday, citing recent cases in North Bergen and elsewhere. There was also a recent case in Jersey City.
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