Articles tagged as: Mobile Crisis Assistance Team
March 9, 2022
IMPD talks about how officers de-escalate dangerous situations
Law enforcement and emergency personnel are trained to peacefully resolve hostage and suicide situations. Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers face additional challenges if the perpetrator shows signs of mental illness
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Moves For More Crisis Assistance Resources
The Mobile Crisis Assistance Team was established in 2015 as part of the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department's Behavioral Health Unit in response to a high number of people experiencing mental health or substance abuse problems in jail and those corresponding 911 emergency calls.
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