We cannot arrest our way out of a mental health crisis, in Kansas or elsewhere

By: Mikel Golden

Outlets: Kansas Reflector

Published: August 19, 2026

Words: 697

Last Updated: 2 months ago

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For far too long, one of the greatest frustrations in law enforcement has been that we are often called because someone in our community is experiencing a substance use or mental health crisis and needs help that we aren’t trained or equipped to provide.

Every police officer I know has been through this. Law enforcement responding to people with untreated mental illness or addiction consumes enormous public resources and does little to help …

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