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(3 days ago) WEBIf you or a loved one are having a mental health crisis, call 988, a 24-hour helpline dedicated to providing mental health resources. Homelessness. Contact the Action …

https://www.okc.gov/government/mental-health-services

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Inside Oklahoma’s Police Training For Mental Health …

(8 days ago) WEBIn March, Oklahoma City Police responded to 2,024 mental health calls – the highest total on record. But few officers have …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2021/04/14/inside-oklahomas-police-training-for-mental-health-911-calls/

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Oklahoma City Mental Health Emergencies Outpace …

(5 days ago) WEBNow, he’s training a team of officers to identify and respond to people with mental illness. And Pierce’s team can’t keep up. Oklahoma …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2020/10/05/oklahoma-city-mental-health-emergencies-outpace-police-trained-to-handle-them/

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OKC’s New Plan For Mental Health Emergencies Still …

(3 days ago) WEBOklahoma City police answered nearly 20,000 mental health calls last year. Most officers have little training in mental health …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2021/12/07/okcs-new-plan-for-mental-health-emergencies-still-includes-police/

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OKC's new alternative response to police for mental health calls

(4 days ago) WEBLocal advocates of police reform and justice reform have notably asked for a city-funded alternative to police response to mental health calls since summer 2020. …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2022/07/23/okcs-new-alternative-response-to-police-for-mental-health-calls/65374780007/

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Oklahoma City Mental Health Emergencies Outpace Police Trained …

(5 days ago) WEBNow, he’s training a team of officers to identify and respond to people with mental illness. And Pierce’s team can’t keep up. Oklahoma City police answered …

https://www.kosu.org/show/stateimpact-oklahoma/2020-10-05/oklahoma-city-mental-health-emergencies-outpace-police-trained-to-handle-them

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Oklahoma City mental health emergencies outpace …

(6 days ago) WEBOklahoma City police answered 19,658 mental health calls in 2019, reports obtained by Oklahoma Watch and State Impact show. That’s a 95% increase since the current tracking system took effect in

https://stateimpact.npr.org/oklahoma/2020/10/05/oklahoma-city-mental-health-emergencies-outpace-police-trained-to-handle-them/

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DOJ announces investigation into Oklahoma, OKC police …

(Just Now) WEBA news release says the investigation will examine whether Oklahoma fails to provide community-based mental health services to people in Oklahoma County, …

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-us-doj-investigation-mental-health-crises/41994037

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Justice Department Launches Investigation of Oklahoma’s Mental …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Justice Department announced today that it has opened an investigation into the State of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and Oklahoma City Police …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-launches-investigation-oklahoma-s-mental-health-service-system-and

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Oklahoma’s, OCPD’s mental health crises response under …

(7 days ago) WEBIn 2020, Oklahoma City police Capt. Jeff Pierce said that the department was already looking into solutions to mental health calls. He said his officers were …

https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-city-police-doj-investigation-mental-health-crises/42005141

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Mental health professionals on calls would benefit police, study …

(6 days ago) WEB0:04. 0:37. A bi-partisan study held Sept. 13 by Oklahoma's House Public Safety Committee affirmed that law enforcement would benefit from enhanced …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2021/09/22/mental-health-professionals-calls-would-benefit-police-study-shows/8383293002/

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Justice Department to investigate treatment of mentally ill adults …

(4 days ago) WEBHealth Nov 17, 2022 5:47 PM EDT. OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A civil rights investigation into the treatment of people with mental illnesses by the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/justice-department-to-investigate-treatment-of-mentally-ill-adults-in-oklahoma

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OKC proposes $300K to reduce police response to mental health …

(5 days ago) WEBIn 2020, Oklahoma City police responded to 19,481 mental health emergencies. More than 40% of individuals in crisis were handcuffed, put into the back …

https://www.normantranscript.com/news/okc-proposes-300k-to-reduce-police-response-to-mental-health-crises/article_f11475a4-b137-11eb-bd59-1f50a0296ac9.html

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OCFD Looks To Add 20 Person Drug, Mental Health Crisis …

(Just Now) WEBThe Oklahoma City Fire Department is asking for a budget increase to create a 20-person crisis response team to better assist residents in drug and mental …

https://www.news9.com/story/663546de2f0aca064ae32b97/ocfd-looks-to-add-20-person-drug-mental-health-crisis-response-team

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OKC police abandoned man in mental health crisis on roadside …

(1 days ago) WEBPublic scrutiny fell on the state’s largest police force in recent years after Oklahoma City officers shot and killed Bennie Edwards, a 60-year-old homeless man …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2023/07/08/oklahoma-city-police-response-mental-health-crisis-fatal-crash-lawsuit/70384602007/

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Oklahoma City is hoping these new recommendations can …

(6 days ago) WEBThe department’s new mobile crisis team was created to send mental health professionals to aid Oklahoma City police during mental health crisis calls. The …

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/oklahoma-city-is-hoping-these-new-recommendations-can-become-a-blueprint-for-police-reform

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Oklahoma City Police abandoned man in mental health crisis on …

(2 days ago) WEBOKC Police abandoned man in mental health crisis on roadside before fatal crash. There's a small cement pad on the west side of North Sooner Road in Oklahoma …

https://www.kosu.org/local-news/2023-07-06/okc-police-abandoned-man-in-mental-health-crisis-on-roadside-before-fatal-crash

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What Happens When Oklahoma City Police Respond to Mental …

(1 days ago) WEBWhat Happens When Oklahoma City Police Respond to Mental Health Crises. By Whitney Bryen/Oklahoma Watch and Quinton Chandler/StateImpact …

https://www.tahlequahdailypress.com/news/what-happens-when-oklahoma-city-police-respond-to-mental-health-crises/article_31d48262-0726-11eb-b9c1-0bc44ce6c576.html

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Oklahoma County Sheriff's new tool to help those in a mental …

(5 days ago) WEBOKLAHOMA CITY (KOKH) — Every day, police encounter people experiencing mental health issues. While a large percentage of Oklahoma County …

https://okcfox.com/news/local/oklahoma-county-sheriffs-ipad-help-mental-health-crisis-future-of-policing-okc-police

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OKC Proposes $300K to Reduce Police Response to Mental Health …

(5 days ago) WEBIn its annual budget proposal, Oklahoma City officials allocated $300,000 to reinvent the city’s response to mental health 911 calls. But few details are known about …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2021/05/06/okc-proposes-300k-to-reduce-police-response-to-mental-health-crises/

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OKC Public Safety Partnership enhances police transparency: …

(8 days ago) WEBRecommendation 11: The city should consider creating a Crisis Intervention Committee to focus on mental health response city-wide to address the ongoing needs …

https://okcfox.com/news/local/okc-public-safety-partnership-enhances-police-transparency-residents-can-track-progress-on-law-enforcement-recommendations-online-community-engagement-okcpd-mental-health-response-guidelines-city-manager-craig-freeman-

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What Happens When Oklahoma City Police Respond To Mental …

(9 days ago) WEBOklahoma City police are answering more of these calls than ever before, and the number keeps rising. The department responded to 19,658 mental health calls …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2020-10-07/what-happens-when-oklahoma-city-police-respond-to-mental-health-crises

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Unreal Oklahoma Murder-Suicide, 3 Sons ‘Hunted Down’ By …

(8 days ago) WEBThe tragic murder-suicide, committed by Jonathon Candy, resulted in the loss of five lives, including his own. During a press conference on Tuesday, April 23, Oklahoma City …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/unreal-oklahoma-murder-suicide-3-sons-hunted-down-by-father/ar-AA1nBd4Q

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WellPower Movement shifts focus to mental wellbeing

(7 days ago) WEBThe WellPower Movement, which has over 9,200 participants, is a free web-based activity-tracking platform that encourages individuals to adopt healthy habits …

https://www.ksnblocal4.com/2024/04/29/wellpower-movement-shifts-focus-mental-wellbeing/

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OKC's first city-funded non-police homeless crisis response team …

(8 days ago) WEBMore:Meet the Champions team, an alternative response to mental health police calls in OKC. The Oklahoma City Council agreed to fund the two teams in a pilot …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2023/03/11/okc-homeless-outreach-team-non-police-crisis-response-hit-streets-starts-soon/69963195007/

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Medwatch: Reducing opioid overdoses in Oklahoma amid growing …

(6 days ago) WEBLAWTON, Okla. (KSWO) - According to Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, seven years ago Oklahoma suffered around 50 fentanyl-related deaths. …

https://www.kswo.com/2024/05/02/medwatch-reducing-opioid-overdoses-oklahoma-amid-growing-crises/

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Addiction, mental health services to be provided in former …

(2 days ago) WEBIn a press conference, Adam Thiel says the former nursing home, which closed in 2022, has operated as a shelter space for homeless services since 2014 and the city …

https://www.fox29.com/news/addiction-mental-health-services-to-be-provided-in-former-fairmount-nursing-home-neighbors-raise-concerns

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What Happens When Oklahoma City Police Respond to Mental …

(8 days ago) WEBOklahoma City police are answering more of these calls than ever before, and the number keeps rising. The department responded to 19,658 mental health calls …

https://oklahomawatch.org/2020/10/05/what-happens-when-oklahoma-city-police-respond-to-mental-health-crises/

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Mental health issues are increasing in the Star City, according to …

(7 days ago) WEBMental health issues are increasing in the Star City, according to experts 1,000 adults and 200-250 children are on the waiting list for outpatient care at Carilion …

https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2024/05/01/mental-health-issues-are-increasing-in-the-star-city-according-to-experts/

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Men’s Mental Health Group to Meet at Pioneer Technology Center

(1 days ago) WEBNormally meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday each month but due to the Pioneer Tech Center graduation, meeting will be held early in May. Men will create a …

https://www.poncacitynow.com/mens-mental-health-group-to-meet-at-pioneer-technology-center/

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Anti-Israel protesters violently clash with NYPD cops outside City

(8 days ago) WEB00:58. Anti-Israel protesters at the City College of New York violently clashed with police officers Tuesday night outside the campus where an “intifada” encampment …

https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/us-news/anti-israel-protesters-clash-with-nypd-cops-outside-of-city-college-of-new-york/

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Family of man killed by Olathe police files federal lawsuit Kansas

(9 days ago) WEBA federal lawsuit was filed Friday in an Olathe police shooting that took the life of a 27-year-old man who was in a mental health crisis. Brandon Lynch , 27, was killed …

https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article286820700.html

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Oklahoma foster care system improving mental health needs

(8 days ago) WEB0:04. 0:58. The latest monitoring report for Oklahoma’s foster care program says mental health services have improved over the last six months. The Oklahoma …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/04/30/oklahoma-foster-care-system-pinnacle-health-federal-monitoring/73468487007/

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Jordan Neely chokehold death: NYPD silent on key details for days

(3 days ago) WEBNYC subway chokehold death updates: Police silent on key details 5 days later. New York City's mayor has urged people not to rush to judgment in the chokehold …

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/05/06/jordan-neely-chokehold-death-daniel-penny-attorney-defends-actions/70190821007/

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Police arrest man accused of sexually assaulting elderly woman in …

(2 days ago) WEBPEARL CITY (HawaiiNewsNow) - Honolulu police have arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a 60-year-old woman in Pearl City nearly two weeks …

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/05/03/police-arrest-man-accused-sexually-assaulting-elderly-woman-pearl-city/

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Oklahoma Justice Circle plans trip to DC for OKC police, residents

(4 days ago) WEBA local justice group is taking several northeast Oklahoma City residents and metro area police officers to the nation's capital on a trip aimed at enhancing …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2024/05/03/okc-police-trip-washington-dc-oklahoma-justice-circle/73511288007/

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