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Police crisis teams answered 4,300 calls since January, 1,896 downtown

Windsor Police's Nurse Police Team and Crisis Response Team pair officers with hospital staff, police say.

By Kyle L. Stewart | Published | Windsor, Ontario

Windsor Police say its Nurse Police Team (NPT) and Crisis Response Team (CRT) have responded to 4,300 calls for service across Windsor since January 2026, including 1,896 in the downtown area.

The NPT is a partnership between Windsor Police and Windsor Regional Hospital. The CRT is a partnership between Windsor Police and Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. Police say the teams support people in mental health, substance use and other crises, help de-escalate situations and connect people with ongoing services.

Police figures for January to August show 485 people diverted from the emergency room and 275 referrals to mental health service providers. The figures also list 191 naloxone kits and 251 fentanyl test strips.

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