Police Interactions

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According to the text, individuals with mental health issues were found to be more likely to be arrested when controlling for a wide range of relevant factors.

False (correct)

True

What percentage of Canadian citizens with a mental or substance use disorder self-reported police contact?

25.6%

34.4% (correct)

50.2%

15.8%

Are people with mental illness more likely to be victims or perpetrators of violence?

Perpetrators

Victims (correct)

What is the term used to describe intentional behavior by an individual with the goal of being killed by a police officer?

Suicide by cop Signup and view all the answers

What did a national US study find about officer-involved shootings?

More than one-third were the result of suicide by cop Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements is true about the historical relevance of mental hospitals in the USA and Canada?

Mental hospitals were built as an alternative to jail in the mid-1800s. Signup and view all the answers

According to APA 2009, what is the conclusion about the current state of outpatient treatment programs for mentally ill individuals?

Outpatient treatment programs are not serving at-risk patients adequately. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of 'Deinstitutionalization' in the 1960s?

Getting patients out of mental hospitals. Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between interactions between police and individuals with mental illness and arrest?

People with mental illness are more likely to be arrested compared to others. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concern raised by APA 2009 about the incarceration of mentally ill individuals?

The lack of follow-up after release. Signup and view all the answers

Which model is the predominant approach for training police to optimize interactions with individuals with mental illness?

The Memphis Model Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of a CIT program?

To have about 20% to 25% of police officers completing the CIT training Signup and view all the answers

Which alternative model originated in Vancouver and consists of a single specialized mobile unit with a police officer partnered with a registered nurse?

Car 87 Signup and view all the answers

What are the three guiding principles of the 'Talk to Me' approach in crisis negotiations?

Contain the incident, understand the motivation and personality of the besieged individual, and stall for time Signup and view all the answers

Which negotiation models are of little use when it comes to dealing with mentally disturbed individuals?

Traditional models Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a stage in crisis situations according to the text?

Active listening Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of emotions in crisis incidents according to the text?

Emotions can make crisis incidents more volatile Signup and view all the answers

What is the PRIME SO+ acronym used for in crisis negotiations?

To summarize the conversation Signup and view all the answers

What is the importance of silence in crisis negotiations according to the text?

Silence can help establish rapport and empathy Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of texting in crisis situations according to the text?

Texting can be the only way to initiate contact in certain crisis situations Signup and view all the answers