Most research on police response to mental illness has not included officers who work in college settings. This study examined the frequency with which campus police are asked to respond to mental health crises, their preparedness to do so, and their perceived effectiveness. Additionally, this ...
campus mental healthcampus policeCampus police officers are often among the initial contacts for behavioral incidents involving people with mental illness. Their training and access to resources influence decisions to direct the individual to support services and/or through campus disciplinary processes and...
Mental health care use was measured using 2 items: (1) “Over the past 12 months, which type of healthcare provider have you visited?” with 1 of the response options being mental health services. If the respondent selected mental health services or responded affirmatively to the question, (...
Research on officer decision-making in mental health contexts is lacking, and police officers' subjective experience of this response is rarely represented. Using a qualitative approach, the current study aimed to provide a description of the decision-making processes of police officers responding to ...
Exploring police response and interaction with people with mental illness in Guyana A modified variant of the Mental Health Attitude Survey for Police (MHASP) was used to garner the views of the participants. The findings indicate: (1... WC Wallace - 《Policing & Society》 被引量: 0发表: ...
Alternative crisis response that excludes police is the long-term goal to address mental health crises, according to one mental health advocate.
about alternatives to policing, they really should be community-run, community-owned,” says Cervantes. While programs like STAR have yet to take root in most American cities, you can advocate for a more humane and effective response to mental illness and homelessness in your community starting ...
Back at the Americus Police Department, Officer Brooks says a professional – and empathetic – response to a mental health call can also boost the public perception of police in the community. “So that the next time people see us patrolling the streets, they think of us as a positive inf...
Purpose Statement:In light of the stresses of police work, recent years have brought heightened attention to the tolls of the job on individual officers. These can include illness, mental and behavioral health challenges, and even suicide. There is thus a strong push for proactive efforts to adv...
While the department employed approximately 190 sworn officers at the time of the study, due to officers being on leave, conducting business off premises, or otherwise unavailable, 145 officers were asked to take the survey, and 134 agreed, resulting in a 93% response rate. While the survey ...