Lincoln, Nebraska Police Record 80 Percent Rise In Mental Health Calls

Circle Connections: New Products & Services The number of mental health problems Lincoln Police have to deal with is increasing significantly. The number of mental health calls police handled grew 80 percent from 2001 (1,276 such calls) to last year (2,294 calls), the Lincoln Journal Star reported. Lincoln Public Safety Director Tom Casady said the dramatic increase in calls – which doesn't include suicides or attempted suicides – is troubling. Casady said he wonders if the statistics suggest mental health services in the community are failing to meet residents' needs. This was reported by omaha.com on November 11 . . .