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Jesse Deacon's Death and the Call for Change | Sydney News
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- Jul 24, 2026
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- 110
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Summary
The inquest into Jesse Deacon’s tragic death reveals critical failures in police response and mental health care. Shot by officers who hadn’t completed mandatory mental health training, Jesse—a 43-year-old with treatment-resistant schizophrenia—wasn’t hospitalized despite escalating risks. His mother, Judy, passionately questions witnesses and pushes for systemic change. One officer admits he didn’t know Jesse could be dangerous, while another, medically discharged, apologized to Jesse’s family. Advocates now call for a UK-style model: health workers, not police, to respond to non-criminal mental health crises. Jesse’s death isn’t just a tragedy—it’s a call to action. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ce7460f549c57476