Cleveland launches crisis response bureau

Flashback: The law is named for Tanisha Anderson, a 37-year-old Cleveland woman who died in police custody in 2014 after her family called for help during a mental health crisis.

The latest: Maureen Malavé has been hired as the new bureau's first deputy commissioner.

• She'll build and oversee teams of clinicians, paramedics and other specialists who can stabilize residents and connect them with resources without the presence of traditional law enforcement.

What they're saying: "This work is about more than responding to a crisis in the moment," Malavé said in a statement.

• "It is about creating stronger connections to healthcare and community resources, improving outcomes and continually evaluating how we can better serve Cleveland residents."

What's next: The city will begin what it calls a "phased rollout" this fall, while police will continue responding alongside clinicians in a co-response model when law enforcement is necessary.