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<blockquote data-quote="Smithmom" data-source="post: 740707" data-attributes="member: 23371"><p>My town has a 24/ 7 police crisis team of counselors who will respond when called by an officer. They are not a first call. They do not respond to a potentially violent situation which would put them in harm's way. They may respond in the background perhaps. But typically the police would see such a person to the ER. They do respond routinely to domestic situations. They are there to provide guidance to the police as needed. They also have office hours people who will help victims through the process of filing charges and then refer them to court victim's advocates. I'm sure they train our police dept re responding to the mentally ill. </p><p></p><p>My police dept also has a sub abuse program and sub abuse counselors who work with those who have minor drug charges as an alternative to incarceration. Unfortunately they don't respond to emergency situations. I assume they also train officers.</p><p></p><p>How do I know all this about my local police dept? Because my son went through most all of these services at one time or another.</p><p></p><p>Based on research I have read what Deni says is correct. That is, that most police depts don't train officers to deal with the mentally ill or developmentally disabled. But statistically that is also changing. There are online courses for example which are not as long and expensive as full training. After all, it really is a matter of budget. Training requires substitutes, trainers, possibly travel, etc. I'd add that the same applies to corrections officers. After all, the stats on inmates who are mentally ill are horrifying. </p><p></p><p>Beta, none of this is easy. I can only pray for you, your son and family. How fortunate you are to work for a psychiatrist.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Smithmom, post: 740707, member: 23371"] My town has a 24/ 7 police crisis team of counselors who will respond when called by an officer. They are not a first call. They do not respond to a potentially violent situation which would put them in harm's way. They may respond in the background perhaps. But typically the police would see such a person to the ER. They do respond routinely to domestic situations. They are there to provide guidance to the police as needed. They also have office hours people who will help victims through the process of filing charges and then refer them to court victim's advocates. I'm sure they train our police dept re responding to the mentally ill. My police dept also has a sub abuse program and sub abuse counselors who work with those who have minor drug charges as an alternative to incarceration. Unfortunately they don't respond to emergency situations. I assume they also train officers. How do I know all this about my local police dept? Because my son went through most all of these services at one time or another. Based on research I have read what Deni says is correct. That is, that most police depts don't train officers to deal with the mentally ill or developmentally disabled. But statistically that is also changing. There are online courses for example which are not as long and expensive as full training. After all, it really is a matter of budget. Training requires substitutes, trainers, possibly travel, etc. I'd add that the same applies to corrections officers. After all, the stats on inmates who are mentally ill are horrifying. Beta, none of this is easy. I can only pray for you, your son and family. How fortunate you are to work for a psychiatrist. [/QUOTE]
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