| Law enforcement agencies are continually challenged to respond effectively to people with mental illnesses they encounter in a range of situations. The Police Executive Research Forum joined the Council of State Governments to develop a comprehensive set of policy recommendations for police that promotes appropriate and just approaches to people with mental illnesses. The recommendations are informed by a survey and a 30-member advisory board, which includes chiefs, consumers, advocates and service providers. This presentation addresses the resulting recommendations for training, on-scene policieis, community education, and privacy of information. |
Updated 05/20/2006