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The UK government has a pilot scheme to mentally ill people who have been by the police. Mental health nurses will in police stations in 10 different regions across England. The aim is to those with mental health issues as early as possible so they the correct treatment. The UK's Care and Support minister Norman Lamb : "Diverting the individual away from offending, and helping to the risk of more victims suffering due to further offences benefits everyone." The minister in charge of policing, Damian Green, said: "Police officers should be on fighting crimes, and people with mental health conditions should the care they need as early as possible."

The pilot project could a big impact on how the UK's police force uses personnel and resources. Police officers currently up to 25 per cent of their time with suspected offenders with mental health problems. This is the equivalent of around 26,000 officers. Paul Jenkins of the charity Rethink Mental Illness the new initiative. He : "All too often, the way our criminal justice system with people with mental health problems to poor outcomes for individuals, and frustration from police officers…and others." He : "This initiative has the potential to people going unnecessarily to prison, reoffending rates and save millions in taxpayers' money."