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Does your North Texas city have a crisis mental health team? Check this map

By Steve Wilson

November 21, 2021 5:15 AM

‘Mental illness is not a crime’

At least one in three people killed by Dallas-Fort Worth police since 2014 were experiencing a mental health crisis. Other cities send trained civilians instead of police to mental health calls.

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Do these North Texas police departments have crisis teams?

While many cities in the United States have found success with crisis intervention teams made up of medical professionals instead of police, no city in the Fort Worth area uses such a team. Crisis teams are made up of police officers who are the first to respond to calls related to mental distress. Tap on each city for information on its crisis intervention team.

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Steve Wilson swilson@star-telegram.com

Steve Wilson

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

817-390-7049

Steve Wilson is a native of Fort Worth and as the Star-Telegram’s platforms editor works with editors and reporters to tell stories in the best possible way using his knowledge of storytelling technology. He is also an avid cook and foodie and helps cover the local food scene. In fact, he’s a certified barbecue judge with the Kansas City Barbeque Society.