NORTHGLENN, Colo. — The Northglenn Crisis Response Unit (CRU) said it has seen a large increase in calls since 2022 as more community members seek out mental health services.

The co-responder unit pairs behavioral health specialists with Northglenn police officers to help people going through crises, including people who are having thoughts of suicide, using substances, or families needing help for a loved one. The unit is able to respond to calls that don't involve criminal behavior or a public safety threat.

"Some people feel very safe around officers, and then other people have had some instances where they're going to have a heightened fear and it's going to start to escalate them. So, having a co-responder unit walk alongside an officer gives that person another person to talk to wh

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