Mental Health Recognition for Law Enforcement

Catalog description

This course emphasizes the dynamics behind the correlation of crime and mental illness and how law enforcement handles such cases. With the growing population of those with mental illness within the criminal justice system, this course is crucial to law enforcement and their ability to maintain order within this demographic. Students will explore myths and realities, as well as learn about specific disorders seen within the field and possible de-escalation techniques. Prerequisites: CRJ 100 and CRJ 205.