There’s a mental health crisis in the U.S. (infographic)
Mental health calls are becoming increasingly prevalent and challenging for law enforcement officers.
It’s estimated that at least 20% of police calls for service involve an individual in a mental health and/or substance abuse crisis, and roughly 50% of fatal law enforcement encounters have noted mental health disorders as a major contributing factor.
When answering a call involving an individual in crisis, the tools officers are equipped with may not always be warranted. In a recent survey carried out by Police1, officers were asked about their confidence level when responding to mental health calls and how pain compliance and verbal commands play a role in these scenarios.
