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The Texas Tribune · 20d

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

Four people tied to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office committed suicide recently, calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement.
Yourbasin | Big 2 - Fox 24 on MSN.com · 5d

Protecting mental health of law enforcement

Law enforcement officers are 54% more likely to die from suicide compared to people in other professions, shared a 2021 analysis published in the National Library of Medicine. Yuri Herrera is the Professional Standards Unit Officer with the Odessa Police Department.
Icon for www.texastribune.orgThe Texas Tribune · 20d

Mental health

calling attention to ongoing mental health struggles among law enforcement. Full Story By Olivia Sanchez, The Hechinger Report March 27, 2025 Students from Texas and across the country are getting ...
Icon for www.kens5.comKENS · 25d

Texas police chiefs unite to address mental health crisis responses

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — It is a dangerous trend ... everybody know that mental crisis and people with mental health is really not a law enforcement issue." While acknowledging law enforcement ...
KCRG · 2d

Mental Health Special: How law enforcement has evolved its approach to people with mental illness

Sheriff Greg Graver, Jones County Sheriff's Department, and Andrew Elam with the Department of Corrections 6th Judicial District, talk about how law enforcement has evolved its approach to people with mental illness.
Icon for www.elpasotimes.comEl Paso Times · 5d

Texas lawmakers want to exempt police from deadly conduct charges

When Austin police responded to a 911 call in a downtown high rise in 2019, they confronted Mauris DeSilva a few feet away from the elevator, in a mental health crisis holding a knife. Christopher ...
The Brunswick News · 11d

Law enforcement need help for mental health cases

When it comes to stories we see too often, a bad interaction between police and someone experiencing a mental health crisis is high on the list. Tragically, those interactions can
News 4 San Antonio on MSN.com · 13d

Man arrested after allegedly waving AR-15 style rifle during mental health crisis

CIBOLO, Texas - A man was taken into custody after police say he was sweeping an AR-15 style rifle toward people while on his apartment balcony during a mental
Icon for www.wdbj7.comWDBJ · 18d

Loss of deputy highlights need for mental health support for law enforcement officers

VALEAP is a nonprofit made up of former law enforcement officers who work with mental health professionals to provide support to officers in crisis across the state. “We frequently come in ...
Icon for www.wfaa.comWFAA8 · 25d

Texas lawmakers consider legislation to expand mental health and substance use disorder treatment coverage

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are considering several bills aimed at improving access to mental health and substance use treatment — including for adolescents. On Wednesday, the Texas House ...
Icon for www.kvue.comKVUE · Apr 3, 2025

Officer previously accused of excessive force confirmed for state board by Texas Senate

THE TEXAS TRIBUNE – The Texas Senate, with the bare minimum number of votes, approved the nomination of a formerly indicted Austin police officer to a law enforcement watchdog agency on ...
Icon for www.kvue.comKVUE · Mar 24, 2025

Tragedy hits Harris County: Sheriff shares news of suicide losses

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — The entire law enforcement community ... HCSO's behavioral health team said it's important to break down the stigma associated with mental health to possibly save more ...
ABC13 Houston on MSN.com · 12d

Only on 13: N. Houston barber shop owner says shop has been repeatedly vandalized: 'It's all anger'

A Houston barbershop owner tells ABC13 his business has been vandalized for a third time and is looking for action from law enforcement.
Icon for abc13.comabc13 · Apr 4, 2025

20 year-old Liberty woman was 5 months pregnant when mental health call ended in her death

LIBERTY COUNTY, Texas (KTRK ... old and had a lifelong fight with mental health. They were the ones to call the police that night, saying they told law enforcement they were needed for suicide ...
Icon for www.kltv.comKLTV · 10d

Andrews Center in Tyler to hold mental health summit

Wednesday morning in the White Oak ISD auditorium, Special Agent DJ Daniel was sworn in as honorary member of mutliple East Texas law enforcement agencies. A long and distinguished career serving the public in fire investigation and safety is coming to an end.
Icon for www.oaoa.comOdessa American · 20d

String of law enforcement suicides rattles first responders and exposes gaps in state support

While state lawmakers attempted to address the issue by funding the Texas Law Enforcement Peer Network in 2021 and requiring officers to complete training on mental health, critical gaps remain.
Icon for www.kwqc.comKWQC · 17d

Law enforcement and the mental health crisis

This week, several incidents have occurred involving law enforcement and someone suffering a mental health episode. Scott County Sheriff Tim Lane said the mental health crisis is an epidemic ...