DCJS Mental Health & Crisis Intervention 3

Question 1

Which term describes a law enforcement model where officers receive specialized 40-hour training to better handle mental health crises?

Accepted Answer

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training

Answer

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) training is the nationally recognized 40-hour model designed to improve officer response to mental health emergencies.

Question 2

A law enforcement officer who uses unnecessary force against a person in a mental health crisis may be in violation of which Constitutional amendment?

Accepted Answer

Fourth Amendment

Answer

The Fourth Amendment protects individuals from unreasonable seizures, and excessive force during a mental health encounter may constitute an unreasonable seizure.

Question 3

Which of the following is a recognized risk factor that can escalate a mental health crisis encounter?

Accepted Answer

Multiple officers speaking simultaneously and using confusing commands

Answer

Conflicting commands from multiple officers increase confusion and fear, which can rapidly escalate a crisis situation involving a mentally ill subject.

Question 4

Under Virginia law, which agency is primarily responsible for operating community services boards (CSBs) that provide mental health services?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS)

Answer

The Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) oversees the network of community services boards that provide mental health crisis services.

Question 5

Which condition can cause a person to appear mentally ill but is actually a medical emergency requiring immediate EMS response?

Accepted Answer

Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)

Answer

Hypoglycemia can mimic symptoms of mental illness or intoxication and is a life-threatening medical emergency that requires immediate glucose treatment by EMS.

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DCJS Mental Health & Crisis Intervention 3