Major
Psychology
Anticipated Graduation Year
2023
Access Type
Open Access
Abstract
I am completing my internship at Arlington Heights Police Department with their Police Crisis Worker. Crisis Services are in higher demand and being implemented in more police departments and federal agencies than ever before. This program holds many roles, but one of the most crucial is having direct interactions with those facing obstacles due to mental health illnesses. I hope this presentation helps to spread awareness about the rise of mental health calls, as well as what this rapidly growing field of Crisis Services provides to the communities and why it should be implemented in all departments.
Community Partners
Arlington Heights Police Department
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The Emergence of Crisis Services Within Police Departments
I am completing my internship at Arlington Heights Police Department with their Police Crisis Worker. Crisis Services are in higher demand and being implemented in more police departments and federal agencies than ever before. This program holds many roles, but one of the most crucial is having direct interactions with those facing obstacles due to mental health illnesses. I hope this presentation helps to spread awareness about the rise of mental health calls, as well as what this rapidly growing field of Crisis Services provides to the communities and why it should be implemented in all departments.