Responding to personality Disorders

$5.00 $15.00

This presentation equips law enforcement officers with practical strategies for identifying and responding to behaviors associated with Personality Disorders. Without focusing on clinical diagnosis, officers will learn key behavioral patterns organized by DSM-5 clusters. The training emphasizes officer safety, de-escalation techniques, and clear strategies to distinguish between criminal intent and mental health manifestations.

This presentation equips law enforcement officers with practical strategies for identifying and responding to behaviors associated with Personality Disorders. Without focusing on clinical diagnosis, officers will learn key behavioral patterns organized by DSM-5 clusters. The training emphasizes officer safety, de-escalation techniques, and clear strategies to distinguish between criminal intent and mental health manifestations.

Objectives:

1. Describe the three DSM-5 clusters of personality disorders and recognize common behavioral patterns in field encounters. o Supporting Info: American Psychiatric Association (2013); summary of DSM-5 Personality Disorders. o Time Frame: 30 min o Teaching Strategies: PowerPoint + Scenario Discussions

2. Apply tactical communication techniques when interacting with individuals displaying Cluster B traits. o Supporting Info: Gunderson & Links (2014); Case Study Examples (Borderline, Narcissistic PD). o Time Frame: 45 min o Teaching Strategies: Case Study Review, Role Play, Group Discussion

3. Identify key signs differentiating mental health crises from deliberate criminal behavior. o Supporting Info: Paris (2015); CIT Law Enforcement Models o Time Frame: 45 min o Teaching Strategies: Facilitator-Led Q&A, Reflection Prompts, Summary Handout