Discover Miami's Mental Health Laws and Resources

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Which of the following is a general symptom of mental illness in adults?

Prolonged negative mood

Slurred speech

Excessive worrying or anxiety (correct)

Persistent nightmares

Which of the following is a general symptom of substance abuse?

Persistent disobedience or aggressive behavior

Fear of weight gain

Long-lasting sadness or irritability

Paranoia (correct)

Which of the following is a general symptom of mental illness in children and pre-adolescents?

Confused thinking

Persistent nightmares

Excessive worrying or anxiety (correct)

Social withdrawal

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 Signup and view all the answers

What will on-scene CGPD personnel do in relation to the Communications Center?

Advise them of any signal changes Signup and view all the answers

What will be evaluated when determining whether or not to file criminal charges?

The request for voluntary examination Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of admission to a receiving facility according to the text?

Involuntary examination by a physician Signup and view all the answers

Who may be required to play a role in the involuntary examination?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

When should seat belt restraints be utilized when transporting persons according to the text?

Whenever persons are transported Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Where should officers direct individuals inquiring about initiating a Baker or Marchman Act?

To the Miami-Dade County Probate Court Signup and view all the answers

When should officers transport a mentally ill person to a crisis facility for evaluation?

When the person exhibits unusual, erratic, or potentially violent behavior Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a transportation exception for special needs patients?

Veterans Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers