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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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Man wielding replica gun killed in OIS

Brad Morgan, 21, told dispatchers he wanted police to kill him - Full Story

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Suicidal corrections officer arraigned in police chase

Matthew S. Strong had threatened to kill himself, so police were trying to catch up to him to make sure he did not hurt himself, but court records show he would not obey orders - Full Story

Columns

Special Report: A police officer's introduction to autism Doug Wyllie, PoliceOne Editor in Chief - 10-43: All Units...

Special Report: A police officer's introduction to autism

“As a police officer, you’ve been trained to use a certain police presence and dialog as... - Full Story

Columns

The tale of two videos: A unique training opportunity Dave Smith - Street Survival Insights

The tale of two videos: A unique training opportunity

I’ve received dozens of e-mails lately — from all points on the compass — containing a ... - 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
Beat-1 Beat-1
with Chris Lawrence