Exclusive: Premier says an inquiry into use of force against vulnerable people isn’t necessary, despite four fatalities in as many monthss
Exclusive: Premier says an inquiry into use of force against vulnerable people isn’t necessary, despite four fatalities in as many monthss
I worked in Community Mental Health in Sydney for 5 years. During that time a number of people were killed whilst experiencing psychotic episodes, thankfully none of my own clients. Colleagues had to brief police on how to respond, they were dumbfounded at the ignorance and blatant disregard.
I would never call Police if a family member was going through a similar psychological event. Do whatever you can to handle it yourself before introducing jumpy idiots with firearms to the situation.
I’m in Vic and work once called for a wellbeing check-in on me (bipolar). Thankfully the main cop spoke to seemed lovely and just wanted to chat, asked me what day it was etc. to check whether I was psychotic or not. His partner was much more… Shitty. Asked only a couple of questions but made it feel like an interrogation that put me on edge and that made him more on edge. The main cop shut him down though thankfully.