Event Phone: 254-770-2367

Did you know that peace officers in Texas COULD place someone in a mental health crisis under an Emergency Detention without a warrant from a judge?

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what is the purpose of an emergency detention?

What gives the peace officer the authority to place someone in a mental health crisis under an Emergency Detention?

What are the requirements to place someone under an Emergency Detention?

Where are peace officers required to take someone under an Emergency Detention for mental health help?

How long is an Emergency Detention able to hold an individual?

What is the difference between an Emergency Detention and a Mental Health warrant?

If someone is under an Emergency Detention, and the person has a firearm in their possession, what do I do with the firearm?  Can I take it for safekeeping?

PLUS: learning active listening skills, commonly seen mental health and cognitive disorders & learning about mental health resources in the area.

Instructed by Eric Fox

TCOLE hours reported CTCOG

Current Registrants:

• Christine Reeves
• Angie Gentry
• Vernon Lewis
• Raul Vidro
• Kennith Lovell
• amber attaway
• amber attaway