22 Questions
Which of the following is a general symptom of mental illness in adults?
Excessive worrying or anxiety
Which of the following is a general symptom of substance abuse?
Paranoia
Which of the following is a general symptom of mental illness in children and pre-adolescents?
Excessive worrying or anxiety
According to the Florida Mental Health Act, when will appropriate enforcement procedure be followed without further recourse to this order?
If the conduct of the individual involves a criminal act
What will on-scene CGPD personnel do in relation to the Communications Center?
Advise them of any signal changes
What will be evaluated when determining whether or not to file criminal charges?
The request for voluntary examination
Which of the following is NOT a type of admission to a receiving facility according to the text?
Involuntary examination by a physician
Who may be required to play a role in the involuntary examination?
All of the above
What is the purpose of the Florida Mental Health Act and the Florida Hal S. Marchman Alcohol and Other Drug Services Act?
To establish procedures for law enforcement officers dealing with mental health and substance abuse matters
When should seat belt restraints be utilized when transporting persons according to the text?
Whenever persons are transported
What should the transporting officer do before transporting a physically or mentally disabled person to a healthcare receiving facility?
Contact the facility and inform them of the person's condition.
What is the purpose of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the CGPD and participating healthcare receiving facilities?
To establish protocols for the safe and secure transportation and transfer of persons taken into custody by the CGPD.
When should a Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) member be dispatched to a call for service involving a person with mental health and/or substance abuse issues?
If the person is barricaded or isolated in an outdoor area.
What should officers do when they come into contact with a person who appears to have mental health and/or substance abuse issues?
Summon a CIT or CNT member if available.
When serving a Court Order, where can the person be taken into custody?
In their home, on the street, or at any other appropriate place
Do law enforcement officers have a legal duty to transport any person for voluntary admission to a psychiatric facility?
No, officers have no legal duty to transport any person for voluntary admission
Where should officers direct individuals inquiring about initiating a Baker or Marchman Act?
To the Miami-Dade County Probate Court
When should officers transport a mentally ill person to a crisis facility for evaluation?
When the person exhibits unusual, erratic, or potentially violent behavior
Which of the following is a criteria for involuntary examination under the Baker Act?
The person has refused voluntary examination after conscientious explanation and disclosure of the purpose of the examination
Which of the following is NOT a transportation exception for special needs patients?
Veterans
When can an officer transport a person to a receiving facility for involuntary examination?
If the officer has reason to believe, based on their experience and knowledge, that the criteria for involuntary admission is met
Under the Marchman Act, what is a criteria for involuntary examination?
The person has lost the power of self control with respect to substance use
Test your knowledge of mental health laws and resources in Miami, FL with this quiz. Learn about the B. Baker Act and Marchman Act, as well as hospitals and contact information for assistance.
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