TARP UNIT

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What is the policy of the Department regarding human life?

To assess individuals who pose a risk to public safety via threats or actions

To focus on emergency mental health care for individuals in a mental health crisis

To conduct threat assessments of high risk individuals with mental illness

To value and preserve human life (correct)

What does the TARP unit specialize in according to the text?

Conducting risk assessments for law enforcement officers (LEOs)

Conducting threat assessments of high risk individuals with mental illness and substance abuse problems (correct)

Providing crisis intervention for individuals in mental health distress

Managing situations involving persons who pose a risk to public safety

What is the definition of crisis intervention as per the text?

A calculation based on known variables of a person’s risk for engaging in violence

Emergency mental health care aimed to assist individuals who are in a mental health crisis (correct)

Emergency law enforcement management in high-risk situations

A State of Florida licensed mental health counselor, clinical social worker, or marriage and family therapist

What is a risk assessment based upon?

Known variables of a person’s risk for engaging in violence Signup and view all the answers

What do specially trained law enforcement officers (LEOs) in the Department do according to the policy?

Managing situations involving persons who pose a risk to public safety via threats or actions Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a threat assessment?

To assess the risk posed by a person in response to a threat or concerning behavior Signup and view all the answers

When should the TARP Unit be notified according to the procedure?

When there is a concern for the community and potential future threats or incidents Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of detectives assigned to the TARP unit?

Follow guidelines in Directive 42.300 Investigative Services Bureau Signup and view all the answers

What is the supervisor's responsibility in the TARP Unit?

Conduct a weekly team meeting for risk assessment reviews Signup and view all the answers

What are the responsibilities of the mental health clinician in the TARP Unit?

Provide risk assessment and referrals to proper treatment centers Signup and view all the answers

What is included in the procedure for notification to the TARP Unit?

Any incident when an individual(s) has made written threats of violence Signup and view all the answers

What should be conducted by the unit supervisor, mental health clinician, and detective on all referred cases?

A threat and risk assessment Signup and view all the answers

When should detectives follow up on active Risk Protection Orders (RPOs)?

Every 30 days Signup and view all the answers

What is the responsibility of CIT officers regarding involuntary Baker Acts and civil assists involving voluntary admissions to mental health facilities?

Follow up with the subject, assess their mental health status, and provide resources as needed Signup and view all the answers

What type of process will be assigned as 'follow-up' to ISB for review by the TARP Unit?

Any incident when there is no threat or concern for future incidents Signup and view all the answers

What should be submitted monthly to the bureau commander or his/her designee?

Monthly activity reports Signup and view all the answers

What happens prior to the expiration date of a Risk Protection Order (RPO)?

The detective shall determine if an extension is needed Signup and view all the answers

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