On the Front Lines: Policing and Mental Health
As part of Mental Health Awareness Month, Palo Alto University (PAU) is pleased to present an important conversation addressing the pressing issue of policing and mental health in a panel discussion entitled ‘On the Front Lines: Policing and Mental Health.’ Nationwide police departments are working to revamp the way officers respond to mental health calls. As a result, more police departments are teaming with mental health clinicians—including psychologists—out in the field or behind the scenes via crisis intervention training. In addition, increasing attention is being paid to the impact of officer wellness and organizational dynamics on police performance in interactions with the public.
