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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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Law enforcement interaction with the dangerously mentally ill Greg Sancier - Street Psychology — Advantage Officer!

Law enforcement interaction with the dangerously mentally ill

For years now the controversial debate has raged on regarding people who suffer from mental illness an... - Full Story

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EDPs and cops: Knowledge can go a long way Lance Eldridge - All Law Enforcement is Local

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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Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP) Columnists

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