Hutto officers receive training for mental-health calls

HUTTO – The Hutto Police Department is giving officers a new tool to help in cases involving people with mental disorders or mental disabilities.

The department this month recognized its first set of police to train and receive a Mental Health Officer certification, with plans to certify all sworn members of the force by year’s end.

“This initiative underscores our dedication to creating a supportive environment where officers can gain valuable knowledge, resources and experience to effectively handle mental-health related calls,” said a department spokesperson.