College Station city council accepts state grant to create a mental health unit

This podcast contains comments from the December 12, 2024 College Station city council meeting and an interview during WTAW's The Infomaniacs on December 20, 2024.

The College Station police department (CSPD) is establishing a mental health crisis response team.

Officer David Simmons, speaking on WTAW's The Infomaniacs, says the new unit make sure people keep up with their medications and medical appointments among other things.

The College Station city council approved the unit at their last meeting, accepting the recommendation of police chief Billy Couch, who applied for a state grant that provides up to two years of funding.

Grant funding for the first year is more than $464,000 dollars, which covers the officer's salary, benefits, overtime, equipment, training, and one vehicle.

Click HERE to read and download the resolution that was approved at the December 12, 2024 College Station city council meeting.