September 8, 2014
Out of the 8,000 full- and part-time law enforcement officers in Kansas, only one in four have been trained to handle crisis calls involving the mentally ill. Records show that 80 percent of the nearly 1,800 trained officers work in four high-population counties: Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte. Full Text
Out of the 8,000 full- and part-time law enforcement officers in Kansas, only one in four have been trained to handle crisis calls involving the mentally ill.
Records show that 80 percent of the nearly 1,800 trained officers work in four high-population counties: Johnson, Sedgwick, Shawnee and Wyandotte.
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If a mental health or substance use challenge is affecting you or someone you know, there are several resources available to learn more or get connected with help. If you are in crisis, or you know someone who is, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline or dial 911 in case of emergency.
