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Police operation in Schwäbisch Gmünd: man caught in mental crisis
In Schwäbisch Gmünd there was a police operation because of a man in a psychological state of emergency. Details on de-escalation.
Police operation in Schwäbisch Gmünd: man caught in mental crisis
In Schwäbisch Gmünd, a police operation on Wednesday, June 18th caused a stir. A 41-year-old man was in a psychological state of emergency when officers were called to Leutzestrasse at 5:45 p.m. It was reported that the man was to be taken to a special clinic due to acute danger to others, which led to a tense situation when he tried to escape and offered massive resistance. A police officer was slightly injured. Ultimately, the man was able to be restrained and taken to the clinic so that he could receive the necessary help Gmünder daily post reported.
These incidents shed light on the complex issue of police operations in psychological crisis situations. According to that LVPEBW The image of people with mental illnesses is often distorted by press reports. Most of those affected are not violent, and violent incidents in police operations often result from a lack of knowledge about mental illness and de-escalation. It is urgently necessary to deal sensitively with affected people because police officers often feel overwhelmed and do not know how to act in such situations.
De-escalation in police operations
In order to avoid violent escalations, a de-escalating approach is essential. Using de-escalation techniques can help calm the situation and prevent violent reactions, so Prodema. The 12 basic rules of de-escalation include starting de-escalation early and prioritizing your own safety. It is important to model calm and appreciative behavior in order to give those affected the feeling that they are heard and understood.
Another point of criticism is the lack of training for police officers in dealing with mental illnesses. There is an urgent need for mental health training and de-escalation techniques to develop a better understanding of the needs of those affected. The LVPEBW is committed to establishing a nationwide crisis service that could support the police. Unfortunately, such a service has not yet been included in the Ministry of Social Affairs' budget.
The establishment of working groups, such as the “Police and Psyche” working group, is intended to raise awareness of this issue and lead an open conversation about the challenges that can arise for both the police and people in mental health crises.