Seattle University Collaborative Projects - International Academy of ...

situation when the suspect is in a state of psychiatric crisis. This presentation will critique themore traditionalist approaches of limit setting and de-escalation in aggression management andconsider the possible additional influence of interpersonal style as a mediating factor inachieving a peaceful resolution.Effective Police Strategies when Resolving Incidents of Psychiatric Crisis:Averting Attempted Police-Provoked ShootingsDragana Kesic, Monash University (dragana.kesic@monash.edu)Police-provoked shootings, more commonly known as suicide by police, occur when a suicidalindividual provokes police into shooting him or her. Existing research suggests that thisphenomenon occurs in anywhere up to half of police shootings. A number of common features inthese incidents have been proposed, among which is the presence of mental disorder. Less focusto date has been levelled at elucidating strategies which are successful in averting these fataloutcomes. The aim of the present study was to identify practical and tactical strategies thatoperational police from Victoria, Australia identified as being successful in averting fataloutcomes in incidents where the individual appeared suicidal and behaved as though they wantedthe police to shoot them. Findings that will be presented suggest important practical implicationsfor future research and for the prevention of police-provoked suicide.Use of Force in Australia: Policy Guidelines for Vulnerable PopulationsLouise Porter, Griffith University Mt Gravatt (l.porter@griffith.edu.au)This presentation discusses an analysis of police Use of Force guidelines and policies that pertainto Australia’s eight police jurisdictions. Jurisdiction-specific policies, and national guidelines arecompared and analysed from the perspective of the needs of potentially vulnerable populationsthat can frequently come into contact with Police. It is argued that such populations, particularlythose experiencing psychiatric crisis, may necessitate distinct guidance for police to assess andrespond to situations safely and effectively. The content of current policies is assessed anddiscussed, particularly regarding guidance on selection of force options and assessment of riskand threat. Aspects of policies that are particularly relevant to vulnerable populations arehighlighted, as are areas that may warrant consideration for change in order to improve policingprocesses and outcomes.Policing Mental Disorders: Rethinking Use of Force Models in AustraliaSimon Bronitt, Griffith University Mt Gravatt (s.bronitt@griffith.edu.au)300