Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP)
The Emotionally Disturbed Persons (EDP) topic examines and explains the nature of people with social, mental or behavioral problems and equips cops with the tools they need to safely handle these subjects.
What guidelines do courts offer to trainers, officers, and force reviewers in these circumstances?
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
Based on interviews with mentally ill subjects, LEOs need to embrace three core concepts when dealing with these individuals