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A wellness check (also known as a welfare check) is an in-person visit from one or more law enforcement officers, usually in response to a request from a friend or family member who is worried about the person's mental health.[1][2][3][4]

References

  1. ^ Bergstein, Rachelle (2018-12-17). "When and how to request a police wellness check". New York Post. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  2. ^ "Statement on police and wellness checks". CMHA National. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  3. ^ "What Is A Police Welfare Check?". The Law Dictionary. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
  4. ^ "Police wellness checks: Why they're ending violently and what experts say needs to change". Global News. Retrieved 2020-07-31.

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