KENNESAW, Ga., Aug. 20 -- Kennesaw State University issued the following news release:

CaseFinder was developed byProfessor of Information Systems Dominic Thomas and his teamat KSU. The agreement marks a significant milestone in translating over six years of the team's research into a real-world public safety tool - and signals growing momentum in technology-enabled co-response programs across Georgia.

The Problem CaseFinder Solves

Law enforcement officers across the country respond to tens of thousands of behavioral health calls each year, yet studies suggest that the vast majority of people in crisis are never identified as needing follow-up care. In Cobb County alone - population 750,000 - KSU researchers estimate approximately 10,000...