Index of Policing Initiatives - Search Results
mental health (18)
"Vulnérable" Web Documentary
To better equip Quebec police and public safety workers to intervene with individuals showing mental health problems, the École nationale de police du Québec (Quebec national police school) created a...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety, Police Interaction with Individuals Living with Mental Illness |
|---|---|
| Province: | Quebec |
| Keywords: | training, mental health, crisis intervention |
Addressing Over-users of Health/Social and Police Services
Some individuals rely heavily on police, hospital and social services, entering the system over and over again and placing a drain on resources. Since 2009, the Repentigny Police Service has been...
| Pillars: | Efficiencies within Police Services, New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Quebec |
| Keywords: | crime prevention, mental health, community |
Community Health Intervention Program
Approximately 70% of police calls in Delta relate to mental health, consuming significant police resources. There is increasing pressure for police to deal with issues of mental health, but most...
| Pillars: | Efficiencies within Police Services, New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | British Columbia |
| Keywords: | intervention, mental health, community safety |
Crime Reduction and Prevention Strategy
In 2009, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) ‘L’ Division ran a pilot project that used preventative policing to reduce property crime and address impaired driving issues. ‘L’ Division is now...
Crisis Intervention Response Patrol Officers
It is estimated that the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) responds to more than 33,000 service calls per year (about 100 calls per day) regarding individuals dealing with a serious...
Evidence-Based Crime Reduction Strategy—Prolific Offender Management
In 2009, the West Vancouver Police Department developed an evidence-based crime reduction strategy to identify and apprehend the top 10 prolific offenders in West Vancouver, including the Capilano...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | British Columbia |
| Keywords: | intelligence led-policing, crime reduction, crime prevention, mental health, prolific offenders, management |
Interagency Information Sharing Protocol
In an attempt to address the high incidence of suicide in the territory of Nunavut, an interagency information sharing protocol is being piloted in January 2013. The program involves the Department...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Nunavut |
| Keywords: | information sharing, crime prevention, mental health, suicide prevention, youth, isolated and remote communities, First Nations |
Interventions for Mentally Ill Individuals under Law P-38
Police are increasingly called upon to intervene in situations where people with mental health issues are a threat to themselves or others, as discussed in Law P-38 (An Act Respecting the Protection...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Quebec |
| Keywords: | service referrals, mental health, social services |
Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team
Under the direction of the Public Safety Office (also referenced in this catalogue), the Halifax Regional Police created a Mental Health Mobile Crisis Team (MHMCT) in 2008. The MHMCT is a cooperative...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Nova Scotia |
| Keywords: | mental health, crime prevention, services referrals, community safety |
Mobile Reference and Intervention Team for Homeless Individuals
To address the large number of service calls involving homeless individuals, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM) implemented the Mobile Reference and Intervention Team for Homeless...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Quebec |
| Keywords: | crime prevention, mental health, homeless, homelessness, services referrals, intervention |
Review of Police Interaction with Persons with a Mental Illness
In May 2012, the ministry undertook a review of Police Interactions with Persons with Mental Illness (PIPMI) which includes information gathered on current practices at police services across Ontario...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Ontario |
| Keywords: | mental health, review, best practices |
Social Worker
In 2010, the Terrebonne Police Service hired a social worker to assist in making appropriate referrals to services and institutions. The social worker helps with recurring cases, strengthens...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Quebec |
| Keywords: | mental health, social services, services referrals, sexual violence, victim support |
Special Needs Registry
In late 2013, the Taber Police Service created the Special Needs Registry, a program designed to allow parents/guardians to voluntarily register an individual with the police, identifying him or her...
Support Team for Psychosocial Emergencies
In June 2012, through interagency collaboration, the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal created an "Équipe de soutien aux urgences psychosociales", (Support Team for Psychosocial Emergencies...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | Quebec |
| Keywords: | mental health, crime prevention, services referrals, multidisciplinary team |
Toronto Child and Youth Advocacy Centre
The Toronto Child and Youth Advocacy Centre (CYAC) is a multi-agency partnership that brings together professionals with expertise in law enforcement, child protection, health and mental health...
Vancouver Assertive Community Treatment Team
The Vancouver Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team was created in 2011 to provide better care to those who suffer from significant mental illness and substance abuse problems and are frequent...
| Pillars: | New Models of Community Safety, Police Interaction with Individuals Living with Mental Illness |
|---|---|
| Province: | British Columbia |
| Keywords: | mental health, partnership, integrated team |
Victoria Integrated Community Outreach Team
The Victoria Police Department established the Victoria Integrated Community Outreach Team (VICOT) in 2007 to provide intensive support to individuals living with persistent mental illness who face...
| Pillars: | Efficiencies within Police Services, New Models of Community Safety |
|---|---|
| Province: | British Columbia |
| Keywords: | community engagement, mental health, substance abuse, integrated team, crime prevention |
Vulnerable Person Registry
In place since April 2013, the Vulnerable Person Registry allows caregivers to submit vital information regarding people who, due to a medical or physical condition, may be prone to wandering or...
| Pillars: | Police Interaction with Individuals Living with Mental Illness |
|---|---|
| Province: | Ontario |
| Keywords: | special needs, registry, crisis situation, emergency response, mental health |
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