Crisis Intervention Training
VirTra’s compassionate communication training aligns with police objectives while mitigating trauma exposure
A web-based police training course outlines public safety de-escalation tactics for military veterans in crisis
Bakersfield Police Department’s recovery specialist has a special set of skills to field 9-1-1 calls for community members who may need mental health services
Police Chief Michel Moore says the programs have been helpful for officers as well
“Addressing mental health is central to what we do as police officers,” said Police Chief James White, who is a licensed mental health counselor
The Cambridge Police Clinical Support Unit partners non-sworn clinical professionals with specially trained police officers to reduce the incarceration of vulnerable populations
The Santa Barbara Sheriff’s Office Behavioral Sciences Unit launched a successful program that has support from law enforcement, public officials and the community
The Chelmsford Police Department is partnering with a regional police mental health collaborative to meet a growing need
Identifying providers, conducting integrated training and establishing realistic expectations are critical steps
Policymakers need to understand that while police officers may not all have crisis negotiating skills, social workers don’t usually have tactical skills
A look at some of the discussions and legislation that has been passed in major training areas over the past year
The five-day program taught responders about de-escalating situations and getting people help for mental health issues
Law enforcement agencies can stream “Ernie and Joe: Crisis Cops” for free through May 2022 to better prepare cops to respond to people in crisis
People in mental crisis present challenges — to law enforcement as well as hospitals — and too often fall between the cracks
Of the nearly 50,000 annual crisis-related calls for service, the San Francisco Police Department used force only 51 times
Whenever officers respond to calls, they must constantly assess the mission they are tasked with – and that mission can change at any time
The department’s strategic plan, which was launched in 2019, aims to reduce social harms, including mental health issues, substance abuse and fear of crime
A mental health professional acting as an on-scene consultant to police officers can reduce the likelihood of the situation escalating to violence
Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem
Research indicates that rural locations have higher rates of mental illness, opiate addiction and suicide than urban areas
When social service professionals are properly integrated into departments, they can provide community members with the much-needed services they’re seeking
Three webinar events will discuss use of force, crisis response and officer training
LEOs often interact with the same mentally ill individuals again and again. Here are three solutions for breaking the cycle.
Understanding community care, emergency aid and exigent circumstances will help officers make better legal and tactical decisions
A pilot program will see mental health clinicians respond along with police officers to mental health emergencies in San Mateo County
The objective of the program was to divert people from jail and connect them with treatment where possible
There are many lessons to be shared from the partnership between the Eugene Police Department and CAHOOTS to deliver mental health outreach
The city’s department of youth and recreation will take over crisis intervention services, Mayor Lovely Warren announced Sunday
Community collaborations provide access to many innovative programs such as peer specialists and mental health urgent care facilities
‘The magnitude of societal issues has far exceeded what law enforcement and mental health providers can effectively address alone.’
A new program from VirTra teaches officers how to recognize mental health challenges and how to respond appropriately
The recommendations were developed after a review of use-of-force incidents involving SPD officers between 2013 and 2018
A new COPS Office guide details lessons learned from the implementation of law enforcement best practices
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