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Crisis Calls: A Case Study

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When dispatch issues a crisis call, stating that a person is emotional disturbed and is about to take measures of life into their own hands, regardless, if it is a suicide or domestic violence call, it is necessary for officers to be trained to perform their duties correctly; in order to help resolve the crisis situation. Upon the officer’s arrival at the scene, they must first assess the situation with extreme caution, as well as call for back up. They should park away from the location and approach the scene slowly on foot. Next, it is important that an officers address the party/parties with a calm and soothing voice. By doing so will help alleviate the person/persons from feeling threatened and intimidated. If the call is a domestic violation situation, it is imperative that both parties are separated, allowing them the opportunity to share their story with the officers. In either situation, the officers must not argue or scold the party or allow anyone else to do so. If the call is a suicide, and the relatives or friends are at the scene, have them help communicate and address the subject, unless of course there is animosity; under those circumstances, the individual may have …show more content…

The individual is then taken into custody and placed on a hold for 72 hours. During this time a professional doctor or a mental health worker in the designated county will assess and evaluate the individual to determine if they are in danger of imminent harm to themselves or others. Once the 72 hour hold is up and it is to be believed that the individual does have a mental health disorder, and unable to care for themselves; in addition, to being a danger to others; consequently, they will be admitted into a mental health facility or an advocate will be required to provide further assistance for alternative

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