Missing and mentally ill: How much does the public need to know?
The Philadelphia Police Department used to routinely include mental health information in its public missing persons reports — until one reporter started asking why.
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The Philadelphia Police Department used to routinely include mental health information in its public missing persons reports — until one reporter started raising questions about privacy and public safety.
Guest: Victor Fiorillo, Philadelphia Magazine
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