By Dr. Joel F. Shults
Despite the notion among police critics that things always get worse when the cops show up, police officers are generally quite competent and experienced in getting situations stabilized and calmer. Unrealistic expectations result in the persistent question ...
By Nick Greco
Editor's note: Last week, CIT Coordinator and law enforcement mental health expert Nick Greco discussed the frustrating issues cops face while responding to calls involving people in mental crisis. Lack of funding for treatment, mental health system follow-through ...
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Very quickly, calls for the creation and implementation of police/social worker co-response teams are gaining in number and volume nationwide. They might sound good in theory, BUT DO THEY REALLY WORK?
What are the risks? The upsides? Are these programs ...
By Jim Glennon
EDITOR'S NOTE:
On July 25, Calibre Press will be hosting a FREE WEBINAR, sponsored by Vector Solutions, titled Police/Social Worker Co-Response Teams: What LE Leaders & Cops Need to Know featuring Calibre’s Lt. Jim Glennon and Police/Social Worker Co-Response ...
Editor's note: The Calibre Press article OC Exposure During Training: A Survival Must? sparked considerable discussion among officers around the country who questioned whether requiring officers to be sprayed with OC was important. In a follow-up piece we shared some of their ...