Let's Talk Elephants
"Let's Talk Elephants" is a series of conversations aimed at addressing all the topics that traditionally make people uncomfortable. Sex, money, politics, education, religion, drugs, and more. If it makes you anxious, chances are that is because it is IMPORTANT. Let's talk about the important things instead of fearing them.
Let's Talk Elephants
Inside Police Mental Health Training
Stacy Thaxton worked for the Las Vegas Metro Police Department for 20 years, with the majority of her career being mental health-focused. She helped educate officers on mental health disorders and how to appropriately recognize and respond to these types of calls.
Some major topics covered:
- how to respond to calls dealing with schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, suicide attempts, etc.
- how the 2020 George Floyd killing affected law enforcement officers & their training
- PTSD, depression, & anxiety in officers themselves after traumatic calls
- women in law enforcement
- consequences for officers if they respond inappropriately to a call
