The overview
Christine Dalton and Genesis Villagomez will join the department’s Mental Health Division, working alongside mental health officers to provide crisis intervention, conduct mental health assessments, offer supportive guidance, and ensure ongoing care for individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, according to the release.
Notable quote
“We are pleased to have [Dalton] and [Villagomez] with us,” Kyle Police Chief Jeff Barnett said in the release. “Their expertise will be invaluable in our ongoing efforts to respond to mental health emergencies with specialized care.”
Digging deeper
The release states that the addition of Dalton and Villagomez marks an important milestone for the Mental Health Division. Their presence as professional support staff expands the team’s capacity to provide comprehensive mental health services to the public.
The release continues, stating that with their experience, the department is better equipped to offer critical support to individuals in crisis, reinforcing its ongoing commitment to community safety and well-being.
