https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/criminal-justice-system Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Criminal justice system - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://dailyyonder.com/virtual-crisis-care-helps-rural-communities-access-mental-health-resources-in-emergencies/2026/03/02/ Highlights a virtual emergency mental health program in rural South Dakota. The program connects law enforcement responding to mental health crises with behavioral health clinicians and offers the person in crisis access to resources available in their community. Following successful implementation in South Dakota, Wyoming is piloting a similar program. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38299 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600 https://northdakotamonitor.com/2026/02/11/putting-defibrillators-in-hands-of-north-dakota-law-enforcement-credited-with-saving-90-lives/ Highlights the success of a philanthropic-funded program placing automated external defibrillators (AEDs) with law enforcement officers across North Dakota. Describes the importance of the equipment in rural areas where lifesaving emergency care is often far away. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38254 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0600