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Wichita Falls officials face public pressure over Victoria Lane arrest; city launches policy review
Summary
Residents demanded the release of body‑worn camera footage and criminal charges after the arrest of Victoria Lang; Mayor Tim Short said an investigation continues but the city has opened a formal review of mental‑health response policies with outside experts.
Mayor Tim Short told a packed Wichita Falls City Council chamber on Feb. 17 that the city shares public frustration over the pace of the investigation into the arrest of Victoria Lang but cannot release body‑worn camera footage while the inquiry is active. "We started with the mental health response policy," Short said, adding that the city has "partnered with Helen Fairby Centers as our outside experts."
The announcement came amid sustained public comment calling for accountability. "The body cam footage needs to be released,"…
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