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.

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