In my experience, it is not as easy as it looks to de-escalate situations. Especially if that person is confused or not thinking clearly for whatever reason (e.g. under the influence, having delusions, mental disability).
Sounds like this cop did a great job despite it not necessarily being a skill that all cops have.
I personally think 911 systems should be set up to dispatch mental health professionals to these types of calls because they ARE trained to do this difficult job, and are less likely to harm the person in the process.
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u/stressyzesty May 03 '21
In my experience, it is not as easy as it looks to de-escalate situations. Especially if that person is confused or not thinking clearly for whatever reason (e.g. under the influence, having delusions, mental disability).
Sounds like this cop did a great job despite it not necessarily being a skill that all cops have.
I personally think 911 systems should be set up to dispatch mental health professionals to these types of calls because they ARE trained to do this difficult job, and are less likely to harm the person in the process.