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LuvNewcastle

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2. Most jailhouse deputies don't have any real training

Reply to pinto (Original post)

Wed Jan 11, 2012, 09:02 AM

Jan 2012

about dealing with mentally ill people. More mental hospitals and staff are sorely needed, especially considering that a larger number of people are on psych meds these days. Many of the problems these people have can be fixed by med adjustment or encouraging med compliance. Professionals are needed to accomplish these goals, not jailers.

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L. A. County jailers more likely to use force on mentally ill inmates (LA Times) [View all] pinto Jan 2012 OP

This can be any jail these days... FarPoint Jan 2012 #1

Most jailhouse deputies don't have any real training LuvNewcastle Jan 2012 #2

Agree. Especially professional out-patient care and follow up. pinto Jan 2012 #3

I worked in the Correctional field for 15 years HelenWheels Jan 2012 #4