Summary
"Four simulations were developed and provided the basis for this research study. A product of a
collaborative effort between Durham Regional Police Services, Whitby Mental Health Centre, Durham
College, and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology, the simulations depicting critical incidents
involving mentally ill persons (suicidal behaviour, delusional thinking, experiencing a hallucination, and
self harming behaviour) were developed to promote a better understanding of some of the challenges
experienced by individuals with a mental illness. Each of the four simulations includes interactive video
clips with response options, learning activities, detailed feedback provided on both the response choice
and the answers selected on the learning activities, and a library containing additional learning resources.
The findings of this study indicate that simulations are an effective tool for educating officers
about mental illness."--Page 3.