Tag Archive for: mental health crisis

When Mental Health Crises Arise, Columbus Police Brings Social Workers Along
Social worker Kristin Moreland changes the car radio from a country station to one that plays Top 40 Hits.
“He’ll probably change it back,” Moreland says, gesturing to Columbus Police officer Bob Heinzman.
Read more and listen.

Police Encounter Many People with Mental-Health Crises. Could Psychiatrists Help? – The Washington Post
Police departments have become a de facto arm of the American mental-health system. Research suggests that about 2 million people with serious mental illness are booked into jails in the United States each year. A 2016 review of studies estimated…

How I Learned Not to Call 911 – The Village Voice
Joshunda Sanders of The Village Voice discusses how he learned how to avoid calling 911 for help with a mentally ill parent. Read more.

As Mental Health Calls Increase, UCF Police Train to Temper Their Response – The Orlando Sentinel
The University of Central Florida's (UCF) Police have begun training for mental health crisis intervention. Read more.

Two Faces of Mental Health Policing – WSAU
In this interview, Officer Barb Gerarden and Officer Kami Allen discuss how the Green Bay Police Department has made reforms to address mental health and criminal justice. Read more.