SXSW 2019: Ernie and Joe

Ernie and Joe shows how the San Antonio Police Department is leading the nation in how our country responds to mental health. Officers Ernie Stevens and Joe Smarro may just be two members of the SAPD but their job is crucial.  Both of them are among ten people working for the police’s Mental Health Unit.  As we’ve seen over the years, our nation’s police forces are ill-equipped in responding to mental health calls.  The documentary shows…

"SXSW 2019: Ernie and Joe"