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USING SIMULATIONS TO ENGAGE POLICE IN USING SIMULATIONS TO ENGAGE POLICE IN LEARNING ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESSLEARNING ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS
a community-university collaborative projecta community-university collaborative project
USING SIMULATIONS TO ENGAGE POLICE IN USING SIMULATIONS TO ENGAGE POLICE IN LEARNING ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESSLEARNING ABOUT MENTAL ILLNESS
a community-university collaborative projecta community-university collaborative project
CU Expo Corner Brook Newfoundland
June 14, 2013
Which one of the following categories best describes your area of work?Which one of the following categories best describes your area of work?
1. Social services2. Police services3. Health care4. Education5. Emergency services6. Student7. Hotel and food services8. Government services9. Legal services10. Business and
information services
1. Social services2. Police services3. Health care4. Education5. Emergency services6. Student7. Hotel and food services8. Government services9. Legal services10. Business and
information services
0% 0% 0% 0% 0%0%0%0%0%0%
How many youth in Canada are living with mental illness?How many youth in Canada are living with mental illness?
A.560,000B.750,000C.250, 000D.1,000,000
A.560,000B.750,000C.250, 000D.1,000,000
0% 0%0%0%
For every 5 people with mental illness, how many have been arrested?For every 5 people with mental illness, how many have been arrested?
A.1 in 5 peopleB.2 in 5 peopleC.4 in 5 peopleD.5 in 5 people
A.1 in 5 peopleB.2 in 5 peopleC.4 in 5 peopleD.5 in 5 people
0% 0%0%0%
How frequently are police dispatched to a call involving a mentally ill person in the community?
How frequently are police dispatched to a call involving a mentally ill person in the community?
A.1 in 20 callsB.3 in 100 callsC.10 in 1000 callsD.20 in 1000 calls
A.1 in 20 callsB.3 in 100 callsC.10 in 1000 callsD.20 in 1000 calls
0% 0%0%0%
Our Partnership Our Partnership • 2006 initiated by DRPS• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences• Educational sessions provided• 2007 grant to develop simulations• 2008 Canadian Council on Learning funding for
evaluation• 2010 York Regional Police join• 2011 OPP join – elder abuse simulation• Simulations part of mandatory training • Other police services accessing simulationsGoal • To better serve individuals living with mental
illness in our communities
• 2006 initiated by DRPS• Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences• Educational sessions provided• 2007 grant to develop simulations• 2008 Canadian Council on Learning funding for
evaluation• 2010 York Regional Police join• 2011 OPP join – elder abuse simulation• Simulations part of mandatory training • Other police services accessing simulationsGoal • To better serve individuals living with mental
illness in our communities
Police Education Police Education
•DRPS officers received training - 870 sworn members
•Annual education building on simulation training
•Based on real encounters
•Community Input
•Interactive
•Knowledge + context
•DRPS officers received training - 870 sworn members
•Annual education building on simulation training
•Based on real encounters
•Community Input
•Interactive
•Knowledge + context
Other Police EducationOther Police Education
• 200 officers from York Regional Police have attended the education over the last 3 years
• UOIT and Ontario Shores partner to provide the education
• The officers tour the Centre and meet with a forensic patient to hear their story about their police encounter
• The education is tailored to address specific aspects of mental health that they have encountered or have a knowledge deficit with.
• Video of Christina – Benefits for YRPS
• 200 officers from York Regional Police have attended the education over the last 3 years
• UOIT and Ontario Shores partner to provide the education
• The officers tour the Centre and meet with a forensic patient to hear their story about their police encounter
• The education is tailored to address specific aspects of mental health that they have encountered or have a knowledge deficit with.
• Video of Christina – Benefits for YRPS
Research QuestionsResearch Questions
• To what extent can simulations be used as a tool to educate police officers about mental illness and how to respond effectively in interactions with mentally ill persons?
• To what extent do simulations enhance police officers’ confidence in their ability to interact effectively with mentally ill persons?
• To what extent do police officers find
simulations a) easy to use; and b) reflective of reality?
• To what extent can simulations be used as a tool to educate police officers about mental illness and how to respond effectively in interactions with mentally ill persons?
• To what extent do simulations enhance police officers’ confidence in their ability to interact effectively with mentally ill persons?
• To what extent do police officers find
simulations a) easy to use; and b) reflective of reality?
Research Sample and MethodologyResearch Sample and Methodology
• 51 officers in the study • Fairly equal distribution of officers in the control
group 18 (no education), placebo group 16 (face to face) and the treatment group 17 (simulations)
• Quantitative: Pre-post tests: mental illness knowledge, Opinions about Mental Illness
• Qualitative: Focus groups with themes related to learning preference, experience and confidence with a mentally ill person and feedback regarding simulations versus face to face education
• 51 officers in the study • Fairly equal distribution of officers in the control
group 18 (no education), placebo group 16 (face to face) and the treatment group 17 (simulations)
• Quantitative: Pre-post tests: mental illness knowledge, Opinions about Mental Illness
• Qualitative: Focus groups with themes related to learning preference, experience and confidence with a mentally ill person and feedback regarding simulations versus face to face education
Research QuestionsResearch Questions1. To what extent can simulations (SM) be used as a
tool to educate police officers about mental illness and how to respond effectively in interactions with mentally ill persons?
Both FTF & SM are effective (based on pre/post tests)
Both FTF & SM are more effective than no training (compared with Control group)
SM is as effective as FTF Participants reported they felt engaged (highly
interactive; immediate feedback) Policing is based on a strong oral culture (learn
by sharing experiences)
1. To what extent can simulations (SM) be used as a tool to educate police officers about mental illness and how to respond effectively in interactions with mentally ill persons?
Both FTF & SM are effective (based on pre/post tests)
Both FTF & SM are more effective than no training (compared with Control group)
SM is as effective as FTF Participants reported they felt engaged (highly
interactive; immediate feedback) Policing is based on a strong oral culture (learn
by sharing experiences)
Research FindingsResearch Findings
2. To what extent do simulations enhance police officers’ confidence in their ability to interact effectively with mentally ill persons?
Confident by nature of the job Use of Force policy is clear Unpredictability is a concern; recognition of
the importance of building rapport Experience is key; learn from each other Increased knowledge has a positive effect Public scrutiny and liabilities are factors Younger officers – be seen as “solid” officers
2. To what extent do simulations enhance police officers’ confidence in their ability to interact effectively with mentally ill persons?
Confident by nature of the job Use of Force policy is clear Unpredictability is a concern; recognition of
the importance of building rapport Experience is key; learn from each other Increased knowledge has a positive effect Public scrutiny and liabilities are factors Younger officers – be seen as “solid” officers
Research FindingsResearch Findings3. To what extent do police officers find
simulations a) easy to use b) reflective of reality?
Very easy to use – content appropriate, good mix of reading & videos; appreciated Library resources; definitions
Realistic – common incidents; “real” police in the video clips; realistic response choices
Suggestions – more response options, larger video screen; access to Help Box prior to making a decision; ability to ask questions of Dispatcher
3. To what extent do police officers find simulations a) easy to use b) reflective of reality?
Very easy to use – content appropriate, good mix of reading & videos; appreciated Library resources; definitions
Realistic – common incidents; “real” police in the video clips; realistic response choices
Suggestions – more response options, larger video screen; access to Help Box prior to making a decision; ability to ask questions of Dispatcher
Additional PartnersAdditional Partners
Region of Durham Social Services
Ontario Provincial Police
Region of Durham Social Services
Ontario Provincial Police
Benefits of Collaboration Benefits of Collaboration
• Unique set of educational simulations• Greater interest in learning about mental illness• More effective interactions with mentally ill
persons• Greater awareness of community resources• Fewer police apprehensions & trips to emergency• Greater respect for each other’s roles• Opportunities for relationship building• Celebrating success “stories”• Promoting awareness (local, provincial, national,
international)• Contribution to simulation and education literature
• Unique set of educational simulations• Greater interest in learning about mental illness• More effective interactions with mentally ill
persons• Greater awareness of community resources• Fewer police apprehensions & trips to emergency• Greater respect for each other’s roles• Opportunities for relationship building• Celebrating success “stories”• Promoting awareness (local, provincial, national,
international)• Contribution to simulation and education literature
Thank You!Thank You!
Questions, Comments…
Questions, Comments…
Contact InformationContact InformationUniversity of Ontario Institute of Technology• Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor, Faculty Health Sciences [email protected]
Durham Regional Police Service• Eva Reti, Inspector; [email protected]• Phil Lillie, Detective Sergeant; [email protected]
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences• Marjory Whitehouse, Risk Manager [email protected]
University of Ontario Institute of Technology• Wendy Stanyon, Associate Professor, Faculty Health Sciences [email protected]
Durham Regional Police Service• Eva Reti, Inspector; [email protected]• Phil Lillie, Detective Sergeant; [email protected]
Ontario Shores Centre for Mental Health Sciences• Marjory Whitehouse, Risk Manager [email protected]