| Archived November 2010 - retained for historical purposes - may not reflect current policy |
Protocol between Victorian Police and the Department of Human Services
Mental Health Branch - July 2004
Protocol between Victoria Police and the
Department of Human Services Mental Health Branch (PDF file 427KB)
A number of significant changes to both police services and public mental
health services have occurred since the protocol was developed in 1995.
The protocol aims to:
- Establish clear guidelines for police and mental health services staff
on handling situations where either agency has requested assistance
from the other,
- Promote the best possible standard of care to the mentally ill person
in situations which involve both police and mental health services staff,
and
- Outline agreed procedures for management of psychiatric crises and
high risk situations involving people who have, or are believed to have
a mental illness.
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