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DeSantis praises forced institutionalization: here’s why that’s dangerous

Mariantonia Mejia | Staff Writer In the wake of the Oct. 25 mass shooting in a Maine bowling alley, Gov. Ron DeSantis made some interesting remarks regarding mental health laws in Florida. According to our governor, mental health-related gun control laws would not have been useful in Maine, and he would not support any laws […]

Police receive training for disability sensitivity

By: Nicole Stone/Assistant News Director   Police officers have a mandatory 48 hour long training process ahead of them if they’re looking to protect Panthers on campus, according to FIU Police Chief Alexander Casas. The Crisis Intervention Training is devoted to educating officers about cognitive and mental disabilities and what options police have when responding […]

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