Mentally Ill

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

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

How to take the guesswork out of license plate identification

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JENOPTIK

Optical character recognition technology and artificial intelligence lead to more accurate license plate readings

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

New documentary explores how LE agencies police mental illness

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Filmmakers document the inner workings and personal reflections of the San Antonio Police Department's 10-person mental health unit

National survey details latest findings about LE response to mentally ill subjects

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More than 4,200 active line officers and command personnel responded to the survey

Tenth Circuit: Officers can be constitutionally liable for creating the need to use lethal force

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Some federal circuit courts appear ready and willing to rule against officers and their municipalities when deadly force is used quickly in matters involving mentally ill subjects