![A Hillsborough sheriff's deputy fatally shot a knife-wielding man after responding to a report of a suicidal individual in March. Sheriff Chad Chronister is implementing mandatory crisis training to help all his deputies deal with people experiencing mental health issues. A new regional coalition to address mental wellness and substance abuse also is forming. [Times]](https://www.tampabay.com/storyimage/HI/20190712/ARTICLE/190719832/AR/0/AR-190719832.jpg&MaxW=576&ImageVersion=Rotator "A Hillsborough sheriff's deputy fatally shot a knife-wielding man after responding to a report of a suicidal individual in March. Sheriff Chad Chronister is implementing mandatory crisis training to help all his deputies deal with people experiencing mental health issues. A new regional coalition to address mental wellness and substance abuse also is forming. [Times]")
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