Mentally Ill

'But we can’t just leave!': How LAPD SWAT implemented a strategic disengagement policy

Falsehoods and myths when responding to mentally ill or suicidal subject calls for service

Detroit police expand effort to send social workers with cops on some runs

"Addressing mental health is central to what we do as police officers," said Police Chief James White, who is a licensed mental health counselor

What’s on the horizon: 6 key trends in public safety for 2022 (white paper)

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How do we move forward as responsibilities that were once considered basic functions of public safety are now being reexamined?

Wash. police officer recognized for de-escalating response to armed woman

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The woman, who was clearly having a mental health crisis, was carrying an AK-47 and appeared to be wearing a vest filled with explosives

Ohio city exploring new response to non-violent 911 calls

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A city council member estimated that 5-10% of 911 calls could be diverted from police

Court approves officers’ use of force to restrain a possibly mentally ill subject who died during the struggle

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Court ruled the officers had probable cause to detain the subject for his own safety and the legal power to use reasonable force to accomplish that detention

Man with knives attempts 'suicide by cop,' Mass. police de-escalate

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The de-escalation tactics used by the officers saved the 69-year-old's life, said Bridgewater Police Chief Christopher Delmonte

Roundtable: How to develop a successful mental health intervention program

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'The magnitude of societal issues has far exceeded what law enforcement and mental health providers can effectively address alone.'

Outcomes improve when law enforcement and mental health services combine forces

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Community collaborations provide access to many innovative programs such as peer specialists and mental health urgent care facilities

How to train to safely de-escalate someone in crisis

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A new program from VirTra teaches officers how to recognize mental health challenges and how to respond appropriately

Realistic law enforcement de-escalation: Learning from the mental health profession

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De-escalation and communication skills are key in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency psychiatry

Is COVID-19 stress causing an increase in 'direct confrontation' suicide-by-cop encounters?

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Anecdotal evidence seems to support that suicide by cop incidents are on the rise

LEO Near Miss: Handcuffed subject jumps into lake

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Even a handcuffed, compliant subject can still be a flight risk

Officer justified in shooting man with gun to his own head?

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This case reminds officers of the need to give short, clear commands directing a subject to make specific movements

How law enforcement technology is helping increase safety for citizens

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By linking demographic information and critical health data to 911 dispatch, first responders can deliver a more fair, effective and efficient response