Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT)
Summary
The committee reviewed how the Crisis Intervention Response Team is handling mental health and emergency calls in Denton. This team pairs police officers with mental health professionals to better de-escalate crisis situations.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
Funded through municipal public safety allocations.
Denton residents experiencing mental health crises and emergency responders handling high-risk calls.
Residents who feel the current system is ineffective or abusive.
Mentions & discussions (6)
Community Services Advisory Committee — July 17, 2026
The committee reviewed how the Crisis Intervention Response Team is handling mental health and emergency calls in Denton. This team pairs police officers with mental health professionals to better de-escalate crisis situations.
Community Services Advisory Committee — May 8, 2026
The committee is deciding whether to recommend funding for a public facility project at the Denton Community Shelter. This funding would come from Community Development Block Grant Funds and aims to improve the shelter's facilities.
Community Services Advisory Committee — April 24, 2026
The committee is recommending $200,000 in federal grant money to improve the Denton Community Shelter. This funding will go towards a public facility project, aiming to enhance the services and infrastructure available to those in need.
Economic Development Partnership Board — March 23, 2026
Concerns were raised about how the visibility of homelessness might affect business recruitment and the city's image. The board plans to discuss strategies for addressing homelessness and its impact on economic development.
Audit finds Denton’s homelessness response fragmented, in violation of contract
Audit finds Denton’s homelessness response fragmented, in violation of contract North Texas Daily
‘I need your help’: Chief says Denton’s fire, EMS service is overrun with homelessness-related calls
‘I need your help’: Chief says Denton’s fire, EMS service is overrun with homelessness-related calls Denton Record-Chronicle
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