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The Cities

Mental Health and The Police

By Jim Mertens

Published March 20, 2026 at 11:00 PM CDT

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Jim Mertens talks with Bettendorf Police Chief Doug Scott about the steps the police are taking to better handle mental health crisis. Jim also talks with Dr. Gouri Pitale, VP of Augustana College for Culture & Connections about how and why diversity, equity, and inclusion are important in higher education.

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