Your Chief has come to you concerning the increase of police encounters with those who have untreated mental illnesses. The Chief would like you to create a memo with your suggestions on what programs, strategies, or practices your department should consider implementing for policing the mentally ill. Training: What specific training might improve how the police respond to those with untreated mental illnesses? Use of Force Policy: Should it remain the same or be adjusted for this population? Partnerships: Can partnerships with other government and community agencies be helpful? If so, name these agencies and what the resulting collaboration will produce. Support: What are you basing your recommendations on? Is there research supporting their use?
