Note
"A report prepared by the
Council of State Governments Justice Center
in partnership with the Police Executive Research Forum
for the
Bureau of Justice Assistance,
Office of Justice Programs,
U.S. Department of Justice"--Title page.
Summary
"This document focuses on specialized law enforcement–
based response programs that meet three criteria:
(1) they enhance traditional law enforcement
roles to provide a new set of response options for
frontline personnel that are tailored to the needs of
people with mental illnesses; (2) when appropriate,
they establish a link for these individuals to services
in the community; and (3) they are based in law
enforcement agencies with strong collaborative ties
to mental health partners, other criminal justice
agencies, and community members."--Page viii.
Contents
1. Collaborative planning and implementation --
2. Program design --
3. Specialized training --
4. Call-taker and dispatcher protocols --
5. Stabilization, observation, and disposition --
6. Transportation and custodial transfer --
7. Information exchange and confidentiality --
8. Treatment, supports, and services --
9. Organizational support --
10. Program evaluation and sustainability.