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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 received the specialized training that prepares them for …

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

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Law Enforcement and Their Families - Oklahoma.gov

(2 days ago) WebLaw enforcement officers face unique mental health challenges than other professions. According to the latest law enforcement statistics by the National Alliance on Mental …

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/prevention/communities/law-enforcement.html

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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. Though …

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 …

(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 …

https://stateimpact.npr.org/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 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 19,658 mental …

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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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 participation by mental …

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

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Oklahoma Watch: Inside Oklahoma's police training for mental …

(2 days ago) WebA 2020 Oklahoma Watch investigation found that law enforcement are responding to more mental health crises than ever. In March, Oklahoma City police responded to 2,024 …

https://tulsaworld.com/news/state-and-regional/oklahoma-watch-inside-oklahomas-police-training-for-mental-health-911-calls/article_220df116-a45a-11eb-8aea-a3ee02edb8ff.html

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New Law Allows Oklahoma Police To Use Professionals - KOSU

(7 days ago) WebOklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill into law Monday that will take some responsibility for mental health crisis transports away from police. House Bill 2877 also allows …

https://www.kosu.org/health/2021-04-20/new-law-allows-oklahoma-police-to-use-professionals-telemedicine-in-mental-health-crises

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Justice Department Launches Investigation of Oklahoma’s Mental …

(6 days ago) WebPrior to the announcement, the department informed the offices of Oklahoma’s Governor, Attorney General, Commissioner for the Department of Mental Health and Substance …

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

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Comprehensive Crisis Response - Oklahoma.gov

(3 days ago) WebAn average answer speed of 11 seconds. A 99.8% in-state answer rate. A 92% stabilization rate. Dispatched more than 1,000 mobile crisis response teams. Oklahoma's …

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/treatment/comprehensive-crisis-response.html

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

(7 days ago) WebIn 2022, a proposed Oklahoma House bill aimed to help mental health patients. Under House Bill 4082, mental health experts, instead of law enforcement, would step in to …

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

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Mental Health Services City of OKC

(3 days ago) WebOklahoma City Police Department. Mental MedUSafe. OKCPD launched its Mental MedUSafe in December 2023. The Guide provides police personnel with a single, up …

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

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DOJ opens discrimination investigation into Oklahoma, Oklahoma …

(7 days ago) Web0:26. The U.S. Department of Justice will investigate whether the state of Oklahoma, Oklahoma City and the Oklahoma City Police Department discriminate against adults …

https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2022/11/17/doj-opens-discrimination-investigation-into-oklahoma-okc/69657102007/

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Justice Department to investigate treatment of mentally ill - PBS

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

(2 days ago) 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 health emergencies in …

https://www.newson6.com/story/663546de2f0aca064ae32b97/ocfd-looks-to-add-20-person-drug-mental-health-crisis-response-team

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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 City …

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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Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse …

(3 days ago) WebThe Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services ODMHSAS is the state agency that oversees all prevention, treatment and education of mental health …

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas.html

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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 with a history of …

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

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NYPD body cameras show mother pleading “Don’t shoot!” before …

(6 days ago) WebNEW YORK (AP) — Police officers repeatedly fired their guns at a New York City man who had called 911 during a mental health crisis as his mother and younger brother begged …

https://kfor.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-nypd-body-cameras-show-mother-pleading-dont-shoot-before-officers-kill-her-19-year-old-son/

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Community says goodbye to fallen CMPD Officer Joshua Eyer

(6 days ago) WebCHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - On Friday the city of Charlotte, family, friends and fellow law-enforcement officers from all over the United States will honor and remember fallen …

https://www.wbtv.com/2024/05/03/community-say-goodbye-fallen-cmpd-officer-joshua-eyer/

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Medwatch: Reducing opioid overdoses in Oklahoma amid growing …

(6 days ago) WebIn an attempt to fight against the opioid overdose crisis, Comanche County Memorial Hospital has launched a new 24-hour walk-in Naloxone or Narcan program thanks to the …

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

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How Oklahoma's transition to managed Medicaid happened and …

(6 days ago) WebJillian Taylor has been StateImpact Oklahoma's health reporter since August 2023. Most of Oklahoma's Medicaid population is transitioning to managed care. This means that …

https://www.kosu.org/show/stateimpact-oklahoma/2024-05-02/how-oklahomas-transition-to-managed-medicaid-happened-and-whats-next

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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 is now …

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

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Policy - Oklahoma.gov

(Just Now) WebOklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. 2000 N. Classen Blvd. Oklahoma City, OK 73106. Suite 2-600. 405-248-9200

https://oklahoma.gov/odmhsas/policy.html

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Oklahoma foster care system improving mental health needs

(8 days ago) WebThe latest monitoring report for Oklahoma’s foster care program says mental health services have improved over the last six months.. The Oklahoma Department of Human …

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

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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 group who evolve …

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

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Oklahoma Human Services continues to achieve good faith efforts …

(4 days ago) WebVisit your local college or the Oklahoma State Board of Behavioral Health Licensure to learn about the academic requirements to become a mental health practitioner for your …

https://oklahoma.gov/okdhs/newsroom/2024/april/comm04292023.html

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