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How To Respond to an Emotionally Disturbed Person
POLICE
Arm yourself with some basic skills to employ when encountering disturbed subjects in need of mental health services.
May 16, 2018
Patrol
How to Respond to an Emotionally Disturbed Person
In dealing with EDPs, one must use a variety of skillsets to de-escalate or defuse situations, requiring officers to communicate respectfully, practice active listening, and avoid stereotyping.
May 28, 2018
Patrol
How To Respond to an Emotionally Disturbed Person
Today's law enforcement officer is forced to act as a mental health worker in a system that is obviously broken. We as law enforcement officers need to take this topic very seriously.
May 12, 2017
Patrol
VA Officers Shot Responding to Emotionally Disturbed Person
Information suggested that the suspect, who was also shot and is now in custody, attacked one officer while the officer's partner was upstairs interviewing family members.
October 26, 2022
Command
Innovative Law Enforcement Leaders 2023: The Chambersburg PD's Officer and Community Wellness Program
Last year the agency decided to create a combined community and officer wellness program, putting one professional who was already on staff in charge of helping officers on emotionally disturbed person calls and with their own mental health.
October 10, 2023
Special Units
NY Officer Shot Responding to Call, Suspect Barricaded
A New York City police officer has been shot and wounded in Brooklyn, but may have been saved from more serious harm by a bulletproof vest.
August 10, 2017
Patrol
'Everybody Loved' Slain Ala. Deputy
A slain Baldwin County (Ala.) Sheriff's deputy was remembered as a "wonderful person" who inspired fellow deputies to always improve at a Tuesday memorial attended by hundreds of well-wishers.
November 27, 2012
Point of Law
ACLU Sues Arizona Over 8-Foot Restriction on Filming Police
The law states that people cannot record the law enforcement activity if they know or reasonably should know that the activity is occurring. They are also are prohibited from recording if an officer has warned them about capturing the incident within 8 feet.
August 24, 2022
Weapons
NYPD Hopes More Potent Pepper Spray Will Lead to Fewer Police Shootings
The NYPD hopes a more potent pepper spray will lead to fewer police shootings — but some critics say the upgraded aerosol is a recipe for disaster.
January 29, 2016
Patrol
Video: Milwaukee Officer Fired for Policy Violation before Shooting Emotionally Distressed Man
Milwaukee Police Chief Ed Flynn has signed an order to terminate the police officer who shot and killed Dontre Hamilton on April 30, 2014. It's a move that drawing sharp criticism from a local alderman and the police union.
October 16, 2014
Featured
FBI Data Shows 60 Officers Died from Criminal Attacks Last Year
The average age of the officers who were feloniously killed was 39 years old. The officers had served in law enforcement for an average of seven years at the time of the attacks.
May 10, 2023
Weapons
New Jersey AG Approves Stun Guns For Officers
The state lifts its ban on the less-lethal weapons, and releases guidelines for officers. It had been the only state in the nation with the prohibition.
November 24, 2009
Patrol
FLEOA Foundation Defends NYPD Sergeant Accused of Murder
The Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) Foundation released the following statement in opposition to the murder charge the New York City Bronx District Attorney's (DA) Office brought against NYPD Sergeant Hugh Barry.
June 5, 2017
Careers
Learning to Speak Effectively
Most officers wish they had spent more time learning interpersonal communications skills early in their career. I suggest you get started now.
January 6, 2008
Weapons
Caliber Selection for Backup and Off-Duty Guns
My personal basic requirement is that any handgun I select as a backup gun must also be a weapon I would be confident carrying off duty and may be possibly compelled to take enforcement action with.
January 19, 2011
Patrol
Time to Disarm Police Critics
While trampling on the officer's reputation, the mayor failed to grasp police training and tactics.
December 7, 2016
Patrol
The Carjacking Drill
The carjacking drill is exactly as it sounds. You're sitting in your vehicle when you're forced to defend yourself from an attack. This attack could come from the driver's side or the passenger side, so we'll train for both.
February 28, 2007
Patrol
Widow of Fallen Officer Writes Letter to Nike Over Kaepernick Ad
"This man has thrown his support behind divisive anti-police groups, and donated money directly to a fugitive from justice who escaped prison after killing a police officer. I question the judgment of anyone who would put someone this controversial and divisive at the head of an advertising campaign, but it isn't my company to run."
September 5, 2018
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