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Antioch names crisis response team after Angelo Quinto
The city of Antioch on Monday launched a non-police crisis response team named for Angelo Quinto, a resident who died in police custody during a mental health crisis.
ANTIOCH, Calif. - The city of Antioch on Monday launched a new non-police crisis response team named after Angelo Quinto, a resident who died in police custody during a mental health crisis.
City leaders were joined alongside relatives of Quinto to unveil the 24/7 response team to provide behavioral support to residents in mental or emotional distress.
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Family of Angelo Quinto still calling for police accountability 2 years after death
Family, community members and public officials gather Friday to honor Angelo Quinto – two years after the 30-year-old Navy veteran died after being restrained by Antioch police.
"As I stand here I can only apologize to the Quinto family for not understanding the gravity of what the moment required. I apologize to residents to failing collectively this city for truly addressing the concerns of our community," said Antioch Mayor Lamar Thorpe at a news conference on Monday.
The new non-police crisis team will be dispatched when a non-life threatening call comes into police for someone in crisis. It is the first crisis team of its kind in Contra Costa County.
The annual estimated costs range between $1.8 million and $2.2 million.