Since partnering with a local crisis center, a Springfield, Missouri, police officer says his department and fellow officers "don't have to deal with" mental health distress calls themselves. MORE: https://www.newsnationnow.com/ | NewsNation

Beneath the city of Springfield, Missouri, lies a vast network of man-made limestone caves often referred to as the Springfield Underground. Originally created by decades of quarrying operations, the caverns were later developed into a massive subterranean complex covering more than 3 million square feet. Today, the caves are used for secure storage, food distribution, and even data centers, thanks to their naturally stable temperatures and protection from the elements. Though much of the area i