Oklahoma City sees 57% decline in police officers dispatched to mental health-related calls

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• Crucial partnerships with 988 Mental Health Lifeline, service providers, and city programs and services expansion address community needs

Information from the City of Oklahoma City shows mental health-related calls dispatched to Oklahoma City police officers have dropped over 57% in the past 13 months.

The reduction signals a transformational shift in the way people experiencing mental health cris…