Can special training help police better handle mental health calls?

NCT ID NCT05606289

Summary

This study is testing whether a 40-hour mental health training program for police officers improves their skills during crisis calls. Researchers are comparing 240 officers who receive the training with those who don't, measuring their de-escalation techniques and decision-making. The goal is to understand if this specific training helps officers interact more safely and effectively with people experiencing mental health crises.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Columbia University in the CIty of New York

    New York, New York, 10032, United States

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