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ONLINE 911 Emergency Dispatching: Mental Health and Wellness for Dispatchers and Call takers

2025-01-23
ONLINE WITH ZOOM FORMAT

Instructor: Chief John Moore, Ret. Esq.

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From 12:30pm to 4:30pm
Registration: 12:30pm

Course Description

Unfortunately, law enforcement’s role in addressing mental health concerns of our society has grown tremendously over the last 20 years. Fortunately, to counter that responsibility, law enforcement is much more versed and trained to respond to calls where a person is in a mental health crisis or suffering from a mental health condition. Response to mental health calls is governed primarily by statutory laws, defined by case law, and intimately connected to the medical professional field, and its many associated disciplines and specialties. All dispatchers could benefit from a better understanding of the many moving parts of a mental health call or situation, and this class aims to provide that knowledge.

Learning Objectives

·         Becoming better versed in the specific language (terms/definitions) of mental health

·         Developing a better understanding of the rights of mental health patients

·         Understanding the nuances of voluntary v. involuntary admissions

·         Recognition of the various types of commitment/admission

·         Awareness as to the role of legal counsel in mental health proceedings

·         Knowledge of the criteria considered for the commitment to a psychiatric facility

·         Discussion on the probate court aspects of mental health calls

·         Understanding the definitions and differences between competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility

·         Review of the mental health experts that may be involved in these proceedings

·         Organizational review of the various agencies at the State level that may play a role in the handling of mental health cases

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» Offline registration: pheagney@policelegacy.com or call 508-989-9848
» Cost: $179 USD per official.