This document presents the communique arising from the GLEPHA Special Interest Group on Mental Health consultation held during the Law Enforcement and Public Health (LEPH) 2019 conference. The communique outlines key recommendations for improving collaboration between law enforcement agencies and mental health services.
Key topics addressed include crisis intervention training, community-based mental health response models, de-escalation protocols, and cross-sector partnerships between police, healthcare providers, and social services. The recommendations draw on international best practices from jurisdictions across North America, Europe, and Australasia.
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