Through the Eyes of a Police Officer
The dangers of law enforcement extend far beyond the streets. In fact, police officers are far more likely to suffer…
The dangers of law enforcement extend far beyond the streets. In fact, police officers are far more likely to suffer…
The recent suicide of former NFL player Aaron Hernandez is only one of an upward trend in suicides of people…
Westland Police officers Joseph Reardon and Michael Stechly recently participated in a week-long training on Mental Health First Aid. 11/29/2015…
The three-year grant will provide partial funding for training in mental health first aid and provide the services of a…
Training the entire staff of a large organization in something new and innovative is no easy task. So accomplishing that…
Franklin and Fulton County commissioners have initiated programs to help authorities identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness.…
One-third of the city’s roughly 275 police officers have taken an in-depth, 40-hour course and all Rockford officers take an…
Some students show up for school with more than just school supplies. Some struggle with mental illness, suicidal tendencies and…
The law requires that district judges and police receive training in mental health, autism and intellectual disabilities, all of which…
About a quarter of Pennsylvania prison inmates have some mental health issue, and now the state Department of Corrections is…
The certification course teaches officers a five-step action plan to assess a situation, implement interventions and secure care for individuals.…
“People don’t know what mental illness is, they don’t realize it’s a brain disorder,” says Peggy Loveless. “We get sick…
