12 Questions
What does EDP stand for in the context of law enforcement?
Emotionally Disturbed Person
When are police often required to get involved with emotionally disturbed persons?
When they receive a call for an emotionally disturbed person causing or threatening harm to others
What should you do when encountering an emotionally disturbed person?
Remove any family or friends from the immediate area
What is the role of the 'initiator' when dealing with an emotionally disturbed person?
To do most or all of the talking
Why is it important not to make sudden moves when dealing with an emotionally disturbed person?
Because it may escalate the situation
When interacting with a person who has a cognitive impairment, what is an important consideration?
Approaching from the front and introducing yourself
What is a common circumstance that may require police involvement?
A confused older adult is found in the community
What is the most common form of dementia?
Alzheimer's disease
What is a symptom of cognitive impairment?
Short-term memory loss
What is a recommended approach when interacting with a person with cognitive impairment?
Maintain eye contact and speak slowly
What is the appropriate course of action when a cognitively impaired individual is found in a public place?
Transport them to a medical facility
Why should a cognitively impaired individual never be left alone or dropped off at a location?
Because they may need assistance
Study Notes
Dealing with Emotionally Disturbed Persons
- EDP stands for Emotionally Disturbed Person.
- The goal is to get the person to a treatment facility.
- Circumstances that often require police involvement include:
- Receiving a call for a person acting irrationally.
- Receiving a call for an emotionally disturbed person causing or threatening harm to others.
- Receiving a call for an emotionally disturbed person causing or threatening harm to himself/herself.
- Encountering an emotionally disturbed person while on routine patrol.
Communication Strategies
- Remove any family or friends from the immediate area.
- Use the "initiator" and "distracter" approach with a partner.
- Let the subject rant and rave if they want to.
- Gradually try to calm the subject.
- Listen to the subject attentively to detect underlying messages.
- Avoid sudden moves unless necessary.
- Expect to feel some fear as a natural response.
- Act confident and think "survival" if physical confrontation occurs.
- Don't relax too soon.
Interacting with People with Cognitive Impairment
- Identify techniques to effectively interact and communicate with people with cognitive impairment.
- Approach from the front, introduce yourself, and use simple language.
- Speak slowly, one question at a time, and maintain eye contact.
- Minimize distractions.
Cognitive Impairment
- Cognitive impairment is defined as confusion or memory loss in an adult.
- It is commonly caused by dementia, with Alzheimer's being the most recognized form.
- Symptoms include short-term memory loss, confusion, disorientation, inability to retrace steps, and communication deficits.
Circumstances Requiring Police Involvement
- Confused older adults "found" in the community and not noted as missing.
- Searches required for missing individuals with cognitive impairment.
- Cognitively impaired individuals becoming lost while driving or involved in motor vehicle accidents.
- Cognitively impaired individuals should never be left alone or dropped off at a location without a caregiver being made aware.
- Transporting individuals to a medical facility may be necessary.
This quiz covers the circumstances that require police involvement when dealing with emotionally disturbed persons, including behaving irrationally, causing harm to others, and threatening self-harm.
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