Responses to Suicide Calls

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* 1. In light of recent court decisions and the criticism of law enforcement's response to dealing with individuals with mental health issues has your agency changed its response to suicide calls?

Yes

No, but we are considering doing so

No

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* 2. Does your agency have a written policy that specifically addresses your response to suicide calls?

Yes

No

No, but we are in the process of writing one

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* 3. When it is determined that the individual poses a low or no threat of anyone other than him/herself does your agency force entry if the person is uncooperative?

Yes

No

It depends

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* 4. What is your agency's response to the type of situation above (low/no threat and subject is uncooperative)?

Stay until contact with the subject is made

Refer the call to a crisis intervention resource

Leave if contact cannot be made

Leave an officer behind so the subject doesn’t leave the premises

Handle everything by phone

Other (please be specific in the comment box below)

Other (please specify) & Comments

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* 5. If your department has a written policy for these types of situations and you would be willing to share it, please type in your contact information below.

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Agency

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