Citation

Canada KE, Angell B, Watson AC. Community Ment. Health J. 2012; 48(6): 746-755.

Affiliation

University of Chicago, 1641 N. Humboldt Blvd. Suite 3F, Chicago, IL, 60647, USA, kecanada@uchicago.edu.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2012, Holtzbrinck Springer Nature Publishing Group)

DOI

10.1007/s10597-011-9430-9

PMID

21678047

Abstract

In response to challenges officers face with mental health-related calls, police departments are implementing specialized response programs like Crisis Intervention Teams (CIT). CIT is gaining support for its promise to promote safe, respectful interactions with police and individuals with mental illnesses. This paper outlines the results of a qualitative study investigating the impact of CIT. We found difference in CIT and non-CIT officers' response tactics to mental health-related calls and assessments of danger. CIT officers described a broader understanding of exhibited behaviors and considered more options when deciding the outcomes of calls. Implications and directions for future research are discussed.

Language: en