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.
Many police agencies have seen the benefits of having social workers on staff to increase law enforcement effectiveness when dealing with subjects experiencing mental illness
Using a centralized incident management and response platform, law enforcement and mental health organizations can locate resources for individuals in crisis
A web-based police training course outlines public safety de-escalation tactics for military veterans in crisis
An officer lunged toward the man and was able to grab hold of him
The plan is part of a $76 million overhaul to the city’s mental health care system
A high-ranking state trooper traveling through the area was able to pull the woman away from oncoming traffic
Responding officers demonstrated excellent use of the WIN principle throughout the call
Several quality studies of ExDS have been recently published – we now know a lot more about how to recognize and treat it
The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons
Conference will feature a trade show, networking opportunities, seminars and more
The acquittal was a blow to Chief Michael Pimentel’s family, who have waited four years for the case to go to trial
While police investigate a shooting that left two officers injured and the suspect dead, many questions remain about the man they say opened fire that night
The report said that Hennepin Healthcare EMS providers, in the presence of police, injected suspects of crimes and others who already appeared to be restrained
The Alamogordo PD is one of four pilot sites nationwide, that was recently awarded a grant from the DOJ to establish a Crisis Intervention Training model
“It ended with a handshake and a hug. As promised,” Detective Joshua Fried said
Sgt. Bennie Boles called the officers heroes and said the woman “would not be here today had they not acted so quickly”
Police said the woman was emotionally disturbed and unpredictable
Sheriff Tony Spurlock begged state lawmakers to pass legislation making it easier to confiscate firearms from someone considered a danger to themselves or others
“They saved his life — he did not die,” Chief Edwin C. Roessler Jr. said. “You’re going to sue someone for saving your life?”
Sgt. Timothy Wall said he sustained an injury at a local Starbucks that could prematurely end his career
The teen was about to jump off a bridge before the officers stopped her
Four officers were injured while saving a man who doused himself with gasoline and held a lighter inside a convenience store restroom
One officer “who dealt directly with the individual on fire” is expected to be hospitalized for 10 days
Four officers were treated for minor injuries following the shooting
Deputy Rick Bohlmann was working his normal shift when a motorist warned him about a car that was stalled on the side of the road with blood all around it
Police said the suspect was “acting irrationally” and was waving his gun around in a 7-Eleven parking lot before pointing it at officers
Lawmakers may set up a community task force as they consider restricting public access to body cam videos of police interactions with people with mental illnesses
The officer was brought to a hospital in critical condition but was later said to be in stable condition
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office deputies will be paired with behavioral health specialist on calls where mental health is believed to be a concern
Sheriff Tony Spurlock said officers deal with people in mental crises themselves because there aren’t enough avenues for getting them help
Ciara Howard stood shouting in the small room with a gun in her hand, waving it aimlessly and pointing it at officers before being shot
