Ernie & Joe

Ernie & Joe

A different kind of 911 call

2019•1h 36m•6.3/10

Documentary

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🎬TMDb

6.3/10(7)

Ernie & Joe follows two officers with the San Antonio Police Department mental health unit who are diverting people away from jail and into mental health treatment — one 911 call at a time.

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HBO Documentary Films

Language

EN

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Released

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Cast

Ernie Stevens

Ernie Stevens

Himself

Joe Smarro

Joe Smarro

Himself

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