Beginning September 9, West Virginia State Police cadets will take part in mental health crisis training, according to reporting by My Buckhannon. The program is designed to give cadets focused instruction on responding to individuals experiencing mental health emergencies.
The training marks a deliberate effort by the agency to include crisis-focused preparation in cadet education. While details about the curriculum and instructors were not included in the initial report, the start date is set for September 9.
As law enforcement agencies nationwide adapt to evolving expectations around mental health response, this scheduled training for West Virginia’s incoming troopers is a notable local development.