3credit hour(s)The student will learn the basic techniques related to behavior management and crisis intervention. Students are introduced to the basic skills and practices, which will enable the officer to bring disputes under control, manage conflict and recognize/handle situations involving suicidal persons. Students are presented an overview of mental disorders, physical disabilities, communication disorders, and unusual behaviors that a law enforcement officer may encounter and are given methods and procedures to identify, to communicate with, and to assist disabled or disordered persons with maximum safety and efficiency.