Recruiting and Retaining Behavioral Health Professionals for Police Crisis Response Programs

Author

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Policy Research Associates (PRA)

Description

Many police agencies are implementing programs that pair police officers with an embedded behavioral health (BH) professional to jointly respond to BH crisis calls for service. This website provides law enforcement leaders with an overview of strategies for recruiting and retaining the ideal BH professional.

Topic Area

Behavioral Health Crisis Response, Community-Based Services, LE-Led Crisis Response 

Type

Website

Publisher

International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)