DETROIT – Police officers respond to a wide variety of calls, and the reality is that they can’t be prepared for every type of situation. Craig said they respond to about 20 calls per day involving an individual experiencing a mental health crisis. The partnership between the police department and the health network will allow police officers to respond to the calls with a behavioral health specialist. Millions of Americans are affected by mental health conditions every year. Learning all you can about mental health is an important first step.