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Tag: Emotionally Disturbed Person: Page 2
Patrol
3 Canadian Officers Stabbed Responding to Person in Crisis Call
A witness said it took about five minutes for officers to restrain the suspect and about half an hour later he was put into an ambulance.
December 23, 2020
Patrol
Attorney for Family of Philadelphia Man Killed by Police Says Officers Should Not Face Murder Charges
The attorney representing the family of Walter Wallace Jr.—who was killed by police during a call for service of a mental health crisis—told reporters on Thursday that the officers involved should not be charged with murder.
October 30, 2020
Patrol
California Department Launches Mental Health "Strike Teams"
A new effort is underway in San Jose (CA) to help police officers better respond to individuals in mental health crisis.
October 16, 2020
Patrol
PA Shooting That Sparked Protests and Riots Ruled Justified
District Attorney Heather Adams made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday morning, saying that the officer was justified in the use of deadly force.
October 14, 2020
Patrol
Florida Officer Stabbed by Suspect After Foot Pursuit
When Dep. Williams tried to take the man into custody, "(the suspect) pulled the knife out and stabbed Deputy Williams in the neck before fleeing the area and ignoring verbal commands to stop," the sheriff's office said on Facebook.
October 13, 2020
Procedures & Policies
(Video) Dealing with EDPs on 911 Calls for Service
Nick Greco, who helps train police officers on Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and handling individuals with mental illness or emotional distress, discusses how to approach EDPs on calls.
November 12, 2019
Patrol
NYPD Ordered to Stop Referring to Mentally Ill as "EDPs"
The long-established term "EDP" will be abandoned in favor of “mental health calls,” sources said.
October 22, 2019
Patrol
Guidance Counselor Punches New York Officer at School
A guidance counselor at Grover Cleveland High School in Queens was arrested on Wednesday for punching a police officer in the face during a dispute inside the school.
October 25, 2018
Patrol
California Officers Shoot Suspect Who Was Pelting Passing Cars with Rocks
Officers from the Montclair (CA) Police Department were called to respond to reports that a man was throwing rocks at passing cars.
September 12, 2018
Patrol
Man Shot by Ohio Police at Hospital Had Reached for Officer's Gun
Officers arrived to find 38-year-old Cory Fraley in distress, saying "I'm ready to die" before lunging for an officer's sidearm.
September 6, 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
POLICE
Arm yourself with some basic skills to employ when encountering disturbed subjects in need of mental health services.
May 16, 2018
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