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.

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.

Recruit conservation warden field training: A qualitative analysis of the San Jose Police Department Field Training Model applied to natural resource law enforcement

2021 ◽  
pp. 146135572110164
Author(s):  
Matthew Groppi
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Task Force ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Training Model ◽  
The United States ◽  
San Jose ◽  
Practical Applications ◽  
Field Training

This article reviews the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing (hereafter President’s Task Force) findings on law enforcement field training. The President’s Task Force was critical of the San Jose Police Department Field Training Model (hereafter the San Jose Model), the most common model used by law enforcement agencies within the United States. These criticisms were the impetus for an assessment of the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR) Law Enforcement Field Training Program which was based on the San Jose Model. The WDNR employs conservation wardens who primarily enforce wildlife, environmental, and recreational vehicle laws. This study evaluates the strengths and weaknesses of the WDNR field training program through surveys of the perceptions and experiences of the field training officers, recruit conservation wardens, and warden supervisors. These findings also permit analysis regarding the criticisms identified by the President’s Task Force. The author found very little existing research pertaining to field training programs and little existing research on conservation law enforcement. The findings of this study persuaded command staff within the WDNR to follow the recommendations of the President’s Task Force and adopt the Police Training Officer (PTO) Model because it incorporated adult learning concepts, problem-based learning, and was more focused on community policing. Practical applications for other agencies are discussed and needs for future empirical research related to law enforcement field training are identified.

An Interview With Chief DeGiusti of the Ypsilanti, MI Police Department

2021 ◽  
pp. 151-162
Author(s):  
Steven W. Steinert
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Performance Enhancement ◽  
Police Department ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Police Chief ◽  
Meaningful Change ◽  
And Performance

Chief DeGiusti, of the Ypsilanti Police Department, provides his insights about working as a police Chief in Ypsilanti, MI. He discusses aspects of police training and performance enhancement that are currently in place and those that are still needed. Chief DeGiusti also discusses his philosophies of policing and how he works to implement those philosophies within his department. Chief DeGiusti provides a unique perspective about how researchers can contribute to meaningful change in law enforcement.

Police Training and Specialized Approaches to Respond to People With Mental Illnesses

2003 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 52-61 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judy Hails ◽  
Randy Borum
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Mental Illnesses ◽  
Law Enforcement Agencies ◽  
Special Unit ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Service Training ◽  
Mobile Crisis

Eighty-four medium and large law enforcement agencies reported the amount of training provided on mental-health-related issues and the use of specialized responses for calls involving people with mental illnesses. Departments varied widely in the amount of training provided on mental-health-related topics, with a median of 6.5 hours for basic recruits and 1 hour for in-service training. Approximately one third of the agencies (32%) had some specialized response for dealing with calls involving people with mental illnesses. Twenty-one percent had a special unit or bureau within the department to assist in responding to these calls; 8% had access to a mental health mobile crisis team.

Successes With Implementation of Primary Care--Mental Health Integration

2009 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Heideman ◽  
Douglas Olson ◽  
John P. Billig ◽  
Beret A. Skroch ◽  
Laura L. Meyers
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Primary Care Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Integration

Strengthening Core Competencies in VHA Primary Care-Mental Health Integration

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Douglas H. Olson ◽  
Beret A. Skroch ◽  
Kathlene A. Scholljegerdes ◽  
Samuel M. Hintz
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Primary Care ◽  
Core Competencies ◽  
Primary Care Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Integration

scholarly journals “I Didn’t Know What They Wanted From Me”–the Perspective of Individuals with Mental Disorders on Police Interventions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linus Wittmann ◽  
Gunter Groen ◽  
Janusz Ogorka ◽  
Astrid Jörns-Presentati
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Disorder ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Subjective Experience ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Communication Strategies ◽  
Police Training ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Personal Space ◽  
Police Encounters

AbstractEncounters between individuals with a mental disorder and police forces can be harmful and dangerous for both parties involved. Previous research explored mostly police officers’ subjective experience of these encounters and focused on their recommendations. The present study takes the perspective of individuals with a mental disorder and investigates their subjective experience of dealing with the police. Thirteen semi-structural interviews were conducted with individuals with a history of mental health problems who have had encounters with the police and experienced contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions as consultants. Interviews revolved around the subjective experience of these police encounters. Questionnaires were used to inquire about context factors, individuals’ perceptions of police officers, and their sense of security during these encounters. Furthermore, individuals were asked to rate police officers’ ability to recognize signs and symptoms of ill mental health and give recommendations in regard to adequate communication strategies, interventions, and police training. The results indicate that encounters were experienced predominantly as positive and non-threatening. Participants emphasized the importance of communication strategies with a focus on empathy and respect. Keeping personal space and satisfying basic needs was recommended. Contact-based anti-stigmatization interventions were regarded as an effective approach to reduce stigma. Empathy and respect are perceived as key strategies for police officers when dealing with individuals with a mental disorder. To promote these strategies, trialogical anti-stigmatization interventions and crisis intervention training, including communication skills and face-to-face contact, are promising approaches.

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