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Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)

Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)

The Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP) topic examines and explains nature of people with social, mental, or behavioral problems and equips cops with the tools they need to safely handle these subjects, many of whom are close to suicide. Dealing with an emotionally disturbed person can be one of the most challenging encounters for an officer on patrol.
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New study: Fast, effective option for excited delirium cases Force Science Institute - Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts

New study: Fast, effective option for excited delirium cases

Preliminary results from a new, ongoing study tend to support a growing trend in the management of da... - Full Story

Columns

Crisis Intervention Training: An invaluable investment for law enforcement Karen L. Bune - Criminals, Victims, and Cops

Crisis Intervention Training: An invaluable investment for law enforcement

In the aftermath of the recent Sandy Hook active shooter event in Connecticut, as well as other incidents ac... - Full Story

News

Man who stuck rifle into officer's stomach is killed in Calif.

Naked suspect lit his house on fire, slaughtered an animal, and broke car windows before final confrontation with police - Full Story

News

Past revealed of mentally ill amputee who cornered cop

Mental illness prompted Brian Claunch, who was fatally shot by an officer, to get rid of his own left arm and leg - Full Story

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EDPs and cops: Knowledge can go a long way

EDPs and cops: Knowledge can go a long way

Research suggests that persons with developmental disabilities and other mental issues are seven times more likely to come in contact with law enforcement than others - Full Story

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Sniper shoots gun out of suicidal man's hand

A man threatens to kill himself while sitting on an outdoor lawn chair, having demanded a lawyer write his will and that his girlfriend watch him die.
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Tips

Never make assumptions about a suspect

In light of a recent incident where a Conn. man opened fire on a nurse at a hospital, it's important... - Full Story

Tips

6 reminders for contact with emotionally disturbed people

1. Size can be deceiving. Remember that even if an emotionally disturbed person is small in stature,... - Full Story



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Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP) Columnists

Beat-1 Beat-1
with Chris Lawrence
Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts Destroying Myths & Discovering Cold Facts
with Force Science Institute