Law enforcement as first responders respond to thousands of service calls every year involving individuals with mental health crisis.  With a myriad of different type of mental health conditions, it is critical for law enforcement to be able to identify the type of mental health issue(s) involved.  Law enforcement must respond appropriately not only for the benefit of the individual but also to ensure that the situation does not escalate further.  This seminar will also identify the causes and intervention techniques to respond to the epidemic of police suicides.