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Belton TX
October 15, 2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Event Phone: 254-770-2367
THIS CLASS IS RESCHEDULED
WE WILL UPDATE WITH THE RESCHEDULED DATE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!
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?
Course Content:
- 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?
Instructed by Eric Fox
TCOLE hours reported Coryell County Sheriff Dept.
Current Registrants:
Venue: Gatesville Civic Center
Venue Phone: 254-499-0102
Venue Website: https://www.visitgatesvilletx.com/gatesville-civic-center
Address:301 Veterans Memorial Dr, Gatesville, Texas, 76528