The subject of this course is the emotionally disturbed individual and the challenge he presents to you, the law enforcement officer. For a multitude of reasons, interactions between people with serious mental illnesses and law enforcement officers are increasing. In this course, you will learn about developmental disability, psychotic and neurotic mental illnesses, and the early warning signs of potential violence from the seriously mentally ill. Included in this course are methods of assessment of people thought to have mental disorders, intervention techniques, and a discussion of involuntary psychiatric commitments. The objective is to keep you aware of the hazards presented by the potentially violent mentally ill person in order to increase your safety.