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‘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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Mental health-related police killings

Police in the 11 counties that encompass Dallas-Fort Worth have killed more than 145 people since 2014. Of those deaths, at least 54 were related to a mental illness. Another 25 were possibly related to mental health.

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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.
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‘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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