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Burnet chief addresses large law enforcement presence seen on Tuesday afternoon

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A large police presence along N. Hill Street in Burnet could be seen on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 11, with several units stationed along the street for around an hour.

Burnet Police Chief Tony Hefferin told DailyTrib on Wednesday morning that the department was responding to a mental health call, and concluded operations without any incident with no weapons drawn.

“We received a call about a mental health crisis, were able to investigate and determine that everyone was safe, and wrapped up without any incident,” he said.

Chief Hefferin added that the department’s officers were on the scene for approximately an hour.

A reverse 911 notification was sent to nearby residents in response to the incident, as well as a follow-up when the department wrapped up operations.

caden@thepicayune.com