A WPD Co-Responder helping a person sitting in the lobby.
Date: 09/14/2026
WESTMINSTER, Colo -- During National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week, we want to give a special shoutout to the team here at WPD!
The WPD Co-Responder Unit (CRU) is a team of licensed, mental health professionals who support individuals and families experiencing mental and behavioral health crisis. Staffed by licensed clinicians, a case management coordinator and a supervisor, this group handles the growing demand for crisis support and service coordination.
2025 Stats At A Glance:
- 1,529 calls for service
- 906 referrals
- 862 follow-up contacts
- 419 officer service calls diverted
Thank you, Co-Responders!