SF 2753

as introduced - 89th Legislature (2015 - 2016) Posted on 03/30/2016 09:54am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; providing peace officer training in responding to a mental
health crisis; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 626.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [626.8473] TRAINING IN RESPONDING TO A MENTAL HEALTH
CRISIS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Training course. new text end

new text begin The board, in consultation with the commissioner
of human services and mental health stakeholders, shall create a list of approved training
courses to instruct peace officers in the techniques of responding to a mental health crisis.
A course must include instruction on one or more of the following issues:
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new text begin (1) techniques for relating to individuals with mental illnesses and their families;
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new text begin (2) techniques for crisis de-escalation;
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new text begin (3) techniques for relating to diverse communities and education on mental health
diversity;
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new text begin (4) education on mental illnesses and the criminal justice system;
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new text begin (5) education on community resources and supports for individuals experiencing a
mental health crisis and for their families;
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new text begin (6) education on psychotropic medications and their side effects;
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new text begin (7) education on co-occurring mental illnesses and substance use disorders;
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new text begin (8) education on suicide prevention; and
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new text begin (9) education on mental illnesses and disorders and their symptoms.
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new text begin A course also must include training on children and families of individuals with
mental illnesses to enable officers to respond appropriately to others who are present
during a mental health crisis. The board shall update the training list periodically as it
deems appropriate.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Training requirement. new text end

new text begin An individual shall complete a minimum of four
hours of continuing education training under subdivision 1 over three years.
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