01/09/2026
We are so excited to partner with local law enforcement agencies to bring a comprehensive approach to mental health related calls! This project has been a planted seed years in the making and we are thrilled to watch it grow and bloom. 💜
The City of Snyder Police Department and the Scurry County Sheriff's Office are partnering with Cogdell Memorial Hospital and Clinics Behavioral Health to better serve residents during mental health related calls. Licensed mental health professionals will ride alongside five dedicated mental health peace officers (Sgt. Salinas, Sgt. Key, Officer Listwan, Officer A. Silva, and Officer Beynon) to help prevent crisis escalation and connect individuals with appropriate care.
Police Chief Mike Counts shared that officers are looking forward to building trauma-informed connections within the community and improving outcomes related to mental health needs.
City Manager Eli Torres said the city is proud to support this collaborative, proactive approach, made possible through strong local partnerships like Cogdell Behavioral Health.
Together, we are showing up for our neighbors when it matters most.