This exploratory, interactive course will educate current upcoming law enforcement executives on the latest information regarding alcohol/drug abuse, post traumatic stress, stress/anxiety, depression, and suicide within the law enforcement community. With increased knowledge, police organizations will be able to create and improve current policies and programs that encourage officers in crisis to seek help so that they may remain productive and contributing members of their law enforcement organization.

Course Objectives:

Assess ways common mental illnesses and disorders affect law enforcement officers.

Compare all available treatment options and services.

Employ best practices of effective crisis intervention policies for law enforcement agencies.