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Article Information:
Title:
Police tactics in incidents with mentally disturbed persons
Author(s):
Robert Panzarella, Justin O. Alicea
Journal:
Policing: An International Journal of Police Strategies & Management
Year:
1997
Volume:
Issue:
Page:
326 - 338
ISSN:
1363-951X
DOI:
10.1108/13639519710169162
Publisher:
MCB UP Ltd
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Abstract:
In recent years police departments have responded to increasing numbers of incidents involving mentally disturbed people. Data for this study were drawn from a survey of 90 officers in a special unit mandated to respond to such situations and from their detailed descriptions of 90 specific incidents. Explores the types of incidents, their relative frequency, the characteristics of such incidents, and especially police tactics considered to be effective or ineffective. Discusses the findings in terms of police department organizational structure as well as individual officers’ beliefs about the mentally disturbed and tactical choices.
Keywords:
Mental Health, Organizations, Police, Tactics, Training
Article Type:
Research paper