Mental Health Training for Police Urgently Needed, By Jane McNeice
There’s an urgent need for ‘validated, professional training’ for police officers at all levels’ says expert Inspector Michael Brown. Leicestershire Police force received Mental Health First Aid Training earlier this year, and it’s hoped that other police areas will follow suit. The need for effective mental health training is never more apparent than now, as we see increased suicide rates amongst those held in custody. A cell is the wrong place for someone with...
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