What this is
Harris County invested in mental health training for sheriff's deputies to better support our community during crisis situations.
Type: Financial AuthorizationFile: 26-2645 Status: Passed Legislative Body: Commissioners Court Introduced: 2026-04-13 Passed: 2026-05-14
Tebben.Lewis@sheriff.hctx.net
Key details
- Cost: $5,695 for specialized training
- Training type: Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
- Led by: Dr. Naomi Paget, crisis response expert
- Purpose: Help deputies handle trauma and support community
- Status: Approved by Harris County
Where it reaches
- Address
- 1001 Preston St, 77002
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Why it matters
When deputies have mental health training, they can better help families during emergencies and connect people to support services. This means officers responding to calls in your neighborhood will handle crisis situations with more skill and care.
If this passes
Deputies will have better tools to help during emergencies, recognize trauma signs, and connect families to mental health support services when responding to calls.
If this does not pass
Deputies would continue current practices without this specialized crisis response and trauma support training.
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By the numbers
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Led byHarris County Commissioners Court
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