Seattle Police Department and mental health crises: Arrest, emergency detention, and referral to services

2020 ◽  
pp. 101718
Author(s):  
Therese L. Todd ◽  
Preeti Chauhan
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Police Department

The Relationship Between Experiences With the Criminal Justice System and Mental Health Outcomes Among Survivors of Homicide

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (2) ◽  
pp. 310-329 ◽  
Author(s):  
Evgenia Milman ◽  
Joah L. Williams ◽  
Kaitlin Bountress ◽  
Alyssa A. Rheingold
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Criminal Justice ◽  
Criminal Justice System ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Homicide Survivors ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
The Relationship

Homicide survivors are at increased risk for mental health disorders, including depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and complicated grief (CG). Accordingly, this survey study examined how satisfaction with the criminal justice system (CJS) was associated with depression, PTSD, and CG among 47 homicide survivors. It also examined how satisfaction with specific aspects of the CJS related to satisfaction with the overall CJS. Satisfaction with the overall CJS was uniquely associated with depression (odds ratio [OR] = 2.32; 95% confidence interval [CI] [1.16, 4.66]) while satisfaction with the police department was uniquely associated with CG (OR = 2.14; 95% CI [1.02, 4.47]). Satisfaction with having input into the CJS process and satisfaction with efforts devoted by the CJS to apprehend the perpetrator were uniquely related to satisfaction with the overall CJS (β = .49, p = .003 and β = .40, p = .007, respectively).

Suicide by Cop: A New Perspective on an Old Phenomenon

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 82-105
Author(s):  
Alejandra Jordan ◽  
Nancy R. Panza ◽  
Charles Dempsey
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Los Angeles ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Public Information ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Previous Literature ◽  
Health Concerns ◽  
Lethal Force ◽  
New Perspective ◽  
Subject Characteristics

Suicide by cop (SbC) occurs when an individual purposely engages in threatening behavior toward police officers in an attempt to be killed. Previous studies have found the prototypical SbC subject is male, mid-30s, with disrupted relationships, and mental health concerns, although these studies have almost exclusively relied on officer involved shootings or public information as sources of data. To address the dearth of knowledge for SbC cases involving no force or less lethal force, 419 SbC cases from the Los Angeles Police Department Mental Evaluation Unit were analyzed. Results revealed similar frequencies with regard to subject characteristics as in the previous literature; however, substantial differences were seen across incident and outcome characteristics, with a much lower rate of injury and death. Thirteen variables were associated with differing levels of force. The results of the present study paint a more positive picture of SbC outcomes for police and subjects alike.

scholarly journals Artificial Intelligence and Police Decision Making Processes

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 73-75
Author(s):  
Adam Palmer
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Business Analytics ◽  
Health Issues ◽  
Geospatial Technologies ◽  
Mental Health Issues ◽  
Police Decision Making ◽  
Decision Making Processes

On November 26, 2020, Chief Constable Adam Palmer of the Vancouver Police Department (VPD) presented Artificial Intelligence and Police Decision Making Processes at the 2020 CASIS West Coast Security Conference. The presentation was followed by a group panel for questions & answers. Main discussion topics included the integration of data and information sharing systems between BC policing services at all levels, the integration of geospatial technologies into policing in BC, the benefits of introducing better business analytics into policing, and better policing for situations involving mental health issues.

An Interview With Chief Årestad-Radner of the Swedish Police Authority

2021 ◽  
pp. 198-206
Author(s):  
Sneha Shankar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Police Force ◽  
Police Agency ◽  
Mental Health Integration ◽  
Police Authority

In this interview, Chief Årestad-Radner, National Coordinator of Recruitment for the Swedish Police Authority, provides her unique insights into law enforcement in Sweden. She discusses her experiences within the police agency and the changes in which she has been involved throughout her career. She describes the current training procedures, the strengths of these, and areas of growth. She reflects on the unique challenges of policing in Sweden, identifying possible solutions to overcome these challenges. Chief Årestad-Radner discusses the need for a police force that is representative of the community as well as the need for a standardized system for recruiting for higher-level positions. In addition, she describes the need for mental health integration within the police department and discusses the benefit of doing so. Lastly, she identifies the need for further research within law enforcement.

An Interview With Chief Johnson of the East Lansing, MI Police Department

2021 ◽  
pp. 218-229
Author(s):  
Sneha Shankar
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Mental Health Integration ◽  
Insight Into

In this interview, Chief Johnson of the East Lansing Police Department, describes his journey of becoming the Chief of Police in East Lansing, MI. He discusses how his interests in law enforcement began and reflects on the changes observed within the police department and within the community over the last three decades. He provides insight into current police training procedures, the benefits of these in preparing new officers, and areas for improvement. In addition, Chief Johnson discusses his vision for the development of the police department, including the expansion of police training and the need for mental health integration to increase effectiveness. He observes the need for continued research in law enforcement to aid in the development of this field.

scholarly journals Reducing work-related burnout among police officers: The impact of job rewards and health-oriented leadership

2020 ◽  
pp. 0032258X2094680
Author(s):  
Andreas Santa Maria ◽  
Christine Wolter ◽  
Burkhard Gusy ◽  
Dieter Kleiber ◽  
Babette Renneberg
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Health Data ◽  
Work Effort ◽  
Buffering Effect ◽  
Work Related ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Job Rewards ◽  
High Work

The aim of the present study was to examine if work effort is associated with burnout among police officers and if job rewards and healthoriented leadership can mitigate the potential adverse effects of high work effort on officers’ mental health. Data were collected in a German police department (n = 573). The results indicated that high work effort was associated with higher levels of burnout while job rewards and health-oriented leadership were associated with lower levels of burnout. Additionally, health-oriented leadership buffered the effects of work effort on police officers’ burnout levels while job rewards showed no buffering effect. The results emphasize the importance of leadership for health promotion in policing.

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