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Behavioral Health Crisis and EOD Transport Without Patrol Disruption

RIDECARE provides secure, civilian crisis transport to urgent care clinics and behavioral health facilities, allowing officers to return to service.

Crisis Transport Support When Calls Require More Than Patrol

Law enforcement agencies across Oklahoma are increasingly responding to behavioral health crises that require urgent transport to care rather than arrest. These incidents often involve Emergency Orders Detention and transfers to urgent care clinics or behavioral health facilities, pulling officers away from patrol responsibilities for extended periods.

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RIDECARE provides secure, civilian crisis transportation designed specifically to support law enforcement during these time-sensitive and high-risk situations.​

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How RIDECARE Supports Law Enforcement

  • De-Escalation Focused Civilian Staff
    Transport teams trained in behavioral health crisis response and safety protocols.

  • Professional Agency-to-Agency Handoffs ​
    Clear communication and documentation with receiving clinics and facilities.

  • Crisis Transport to Urgent Care Clinics
    Safe, professional transport for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises who require immediate clinical evaluation.

  • Emergency Detention Order Transports
    Reduces officer time spent on long-distance or extended crisis transports.

Common Use Scenarios

  • Behavioral health crisis transports to urgent care clinics

  • Emergency Order Detention transports

  • Long-distance crisis transfers in rural Oklahoma

  • Situations where arrest or jail placement is not appropriate

How Agencies Use RIDECARE

  1. Identify a behavioral health crisis or EOD requiring urgent transport

  2. Contact RIDECARE to request civilian crisis transport support

  3. RIDECARE coordinates secure transfer with the receiving clinic or facility

  4. Officers return to service

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A Crisis Transport Resource for Law Enforcement

RIDECARE works alongside law enforcement as a crisis transport resource, supporting appropriate behavioral health responses while preserving officer availability and public safety.​

Learn how RIDECARE supports urgent care and EOD transports.

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Law Enforcement FAQ

  • Is RIDECARE available in rural counties?
    Yes. RIDECARE provides crisis transport support to both rural and metro agencies across Oklahoma, including long-distance transports to urgent care clinics and behavioral health facilities.

  • When should our agency use RIDECARE?
    RIDECARE is used when a behavioral health crisis requires urgent transport to care, including Emergency Order Detention situations, and arrest or jail placement is not appropriate.

  • Who initiates the request for RIDECARE?
    RIDECARE transport is requested by the law enforcement agency when a crisis transport need is identified.

  • What happens at the receiving clinic or facility?
    RIDECARE coordinates directly with the urgent care clinic or behavioral health facility to ensure a professional handoff, clear documentation, and confirmed arrival.

  • Does RIDECARE replace law enforcement involvement?
    No. RIDECARE functions as a support resource. Law enforcement maintains authority and determines when civilian crisis transport is appropriate.

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