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First Coast Connect

Policing and mental health

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A Jacksonville Sheriff's Office cruiser.

The veepstakes is over. We begin with a brief political analysis of the vice president’s choice to run as her vice president.

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Then, a new state law gives police more discretion in detaining suspects with a mental illness. We talk with a mental health clinician and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office about what to expect as the new law takes effect.

Guests:

  • Dr. Christina Cauffield, CEO at LSF Health Systems.
  • Jacksonville sheriff’s Officer Chris Rousselle.
  • Jacksonville sheriff’s Lt. Robert Lestrange Jr.

And, a candidate is vying to become the youngest member ever of the Florida House. A conversation with the District 12 Democratic contender.

  • Guest: Benjamin Sandlin, state House District 12 candidate.
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Anne Schindler joined WJCT News 89.9 as host of First Coast Connect in October 2023, after nearly three decades in Jacksonville print and television. Anne has worked in the Jacksonville media market since 1995, first as a reporter for the original Folio Weekly, then as the publication’s editor-in-chief from 2002 until her departure. In 2012, Anne transitioned to television as executive producer of special projects for First Coast News, Northeast Florida’s NBC and ABC affiliates. You can reach Anne at <a href="mailto:aschindler@wjct.org">aschindler@wjct.org</a>.