Wheeling, WV, police receive $463K grant to expand crisis unit, seeing drops in overdoses and drug crimes.

The Wheeling Police Department in West Virginia received a $463,633 grant to expand its 24-hour Crisis Response Unit, which helps individuals with substance abuse and mental health issues. The funds will hire a social worker, a director, and provide training for officers. In 2024, the department saw a 37% drop in overdoses, a 46% decrease in overdose deaths, and an 18% reduction in drug-related crimes.

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