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section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-06 17:48 EST
updated: 2026-11-06 17:48 EST
status: reported
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# CMPD recruits train on responding to mental health calls

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department recruits are being trained on how to respond to mental health calls, according to WSOC-TV.

Section: [Public Safety](/charlotte/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department](/charlotte/wiki/charlotte-mecklenburg-police-department.md)

## Coverage

- [WSOC-TV Channel 9 (ABC)](https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/get-people-help-cmpd-recruits-train-responding-mental-health-calls/SMH7WVIDDFC2LDEWKNBVAC7LWQ/), 2026-11-06 17:48 EST: ‘Get the people help’: CMPD recruits train on responding to mental health calls

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