213 Mentally Ill and Intoxicated Subjects

Question 1

_______________is defined as a relative, non relative, next of kin, or fictive kin who is awarded physical custody of a child in a proceeding brought pursuant to F.S.S. Chapter 39.01.

Answer 1

Guardian

Question 2

The criteria for involuntary admissions for intoxicated adults is contained in Florida State Statute (F.S.S.) 397.675 which states persons may be taken into custody for involuntary admission if there is good faith reason to believe the person is substance abuse impaired or has a co-occurring mental health disorder and, because of such impairment or disorder

Answer 2

Has lost the power of self-control with respect to substance abuse

Is in need of substance abuse services and, by reason of substance abuse impairment, his or her judgment has been so impaired that he or she is incapable of appreciating his or her need for such services and of making a rational decision in that regard, although his/her refusal to receive such services does not constitute evidence of the lack of judgment with respect to his or her need for such services

Without care or treatment, is likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to care for himself or herself; that such neglect or refusal poses a real and present threat of substantial harm to his or her well-being; and that it is not apparent that such harm may be avoided through the help of willing family members or friends or the provision of other services, or there is substantial likelihood that the person has inflicted, or threatened to or attempted to inflict, or, unless admitted, is likely to inflict, physical harm on himself, herself, or another

Question 3

__________________________provides for the placement and treatment of persons who are in need of substance abuse services

Answer 3

The Marchman Act

Question 4

Any time an individual meeting the Marchman Act criteria is transported to Gateway, the officer must enter the facility and complete a __________________________ which will be maintained by Gateway

Answer 4

Report of Law Enforcement Officer Substance Abuse form

Question 5

“Every law enforcement officer, sheriff, deputy sheriff, or other arresting officer shall, when arresting an intoxicated person who appears to be inebriated, intoxicated, or not in control of his physical functions, examine each person to ascertain whether or not the person is wearing a _________________________,

Answer 5

medic-alert bracelet or necklace,

Question 6

If an individual is refused admission to Gateway because he/she is disorderly, officers shall charge the individual with __________________ . The attendant’s name refusing to accept the intoxicated individual, along with the address and telephone number of Gateway, shall be listed in the witness section of the Arrest & Booking Report.

Answer 6

disorderly intoxication

Question 7

Occasionally, an officer may transport an individual to Gateway who becomes uncooperative or combative after the officer has checked back in service. In this event, the original transporting officer shall not be required to return to the facility to affect an arrest or otherwise remove the individual from the facility. _______________________ shall be assigned to handle the call

Answer 7

The sub-sector officer or closest available unit

Question 8

Upon encountering in a public place or having brought to their attention an intoxicated juvenile who does not appear incapacitated or a danger to himself/herself or others, officers shall:

Answer 8

Attempt to contact a parent or guardian for release
Prior to placing the individual in the police vehicle, follow proper search techniques

Transport the juvenile to either the UF Health Pediatric Emergency Room or the Wolfson Children’s Hospital Emergency Room

Complete an admission information report at the center. After a cursory nursing exam to rule out the need for emergency medical care, the officer will be back in service

Contact a parent, guardian, legal custodian or responsible adult who is personally known to the juvenile or family unit, after placement. If the child has signed a release form, the facility will notify the appropriate party

Question 9

Upon encountering in a public place or having brought to their attention an intoxicated juvenile who appears to be incapacitated or is a danger to himself or others, meets the criteria listed in this order, officers shall:

Answer 9

Prior to placing the individual in the police vehicle, follow proper search techniques

Notify a parent, guardian, legal custodian, or responsible adult who is personally known to the juvenile or family unit, If an officer is unable to locate a suitable person, the juvenile shall be transported to either the UF Health Pediatric Emergency Room or the Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital Emergency Room.

Question 10

Officers shall note in the _________________their efforts to contact a responsible person for the child

Answer 10

Juvenile Arrest & Booking Report

Question 11

Injured Intoxicated Persons officer shall:

Answer 11

Officers shall immediately call (JFRD)

Seeking medical treatment shall take precedence over completion of any required reports

The centers for detoxification require a medical clearance prior to admittance for those individuals who have serious injuries

Question 12

The criteria for an involuntary examination is contained in F.S.S. 394.463(1) which states that persons may be taken to a receiving facility for involuntary examination if there is reason to believe that the person has a mental illness and because of his/her mental illness:

Answer 12

The person has refused a voluntary examination after conscientious explanation and disclosure of the purpose of the examination and one condition below exists

The person is unable to determine for themselves whether examination is necessary and one condition exists

         Without care or treatment, they are likely to suffer from neglect or refuse to care for themselves

       There is a substantial likelihood that without care or treatment the person will cause serious bodily harm to himself/herself or others in the near future

Question 13

Officers transporting persons who meet the criteria for an involuntary examination initiated by law enforcement are required to complete

Answer 13

An (ARMS) Report entitled “Mental Illness;”

A State of Florida Form CF-MH-3052A “Report of Law Enforcement Officer Initiating Involuntary Examination;”

A State of Florida Form CF-MH-3100, “Transportation to Receiving Facility” Part 1, Part II is required only if the person is transported by ambulance. These forms are available at the receiving facility and, once completed, shall be left with the facility

Question 14

Receiving Facilities

Answer 14

Mental Health Resource Center
UF Health Jacksonville
River Point Behavioral
Baptist Hospital
Wekiva Springs Center
Pavilion at Memorial Hospital

Question 15

All involuntary examination juveniles shall be transported to ___________________________.

Answer 15

the Mental Health Center of Jacksonville, 3333 West 20th Street or River Point Behavioral Health, 6300 Beach Boulevard

Question 16

Officers shall not remove any mental patient from a mental health receiving facility without the approval of a _________________

Answer 16

commanding officer

Question 17

Receiving facility security regulations require that:

Answer 17

No firearms or weapons be brought into any receiving facility

Prior to going inside the facility, officers shall secure all weapons and firearms either in the trunk of their vehicles, or in a weapons locker

Question 18

Transportation of Mentally Ill Persons

Answer 18

Officers shall use handcuffs and any other restraining devices necessary when transporting suspected mentally ill persons in order to protect the person

Search prior to placing in backseat

If a mentally ill person requiring medical treatment is taken to UF Health Jacksonville by JSO or JFRD personnel, the investigating officer shall complete and submit a State of Florida Form CF-MH-3052A “Report of Law Enforcement Officer” and a State of Florida Form CF-MH-3100, “Transportation to Receiving Facility,” Part I to hospital personnel. After the medical treatment is rendered, hospital personnel will arrange for transportation of the mentally ill person to the nearest mental health receiving facility. Police personnel shall not provide transportation

Question 19

If an officer is dispatched to an assisted living facility, substance abuse treatment facility, hospital, nursing home, doctor’s office, psychiatrist’s office, psychologist’s office, etc., and a physician, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, psychiatric nurse, mental health counselor, or clinical social worker executes a professional certificate stating they have examined a person within the preceding 48 hours and find the person appears to meet the criteria for involuntary examination, and they state the observations upon which that conclusion is based or they are in possession of an ex parte (court) order for involuntary examination, officers shall take the persons named in the certificate into custody and deliver them to the nearest______________for involuntary examination

Answer 19

receiving facility

Question 20

If an officer is dispatched to an assisted living facility, substance abuse treatment facility, hospital, doctor’s office, psychiatrist’s office, psychologist’s office, etc., in response to a request to transport a mentally ill person and there is not a physician, psychiatrist, clinical psychologist, psychiatric nurse, or clinical social worker present and the person appears to meet the criteria for an involuntary examination, an officer may __________ the individual.

Answer 20

Baker Act

Question 21

Officers are not authorized to transport patients to private treatment facilities. Requests by public or private treatment facilities, hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, assisted living facility, substance abuse treatment facility, etc., for the transportation of mentally ill persons shall be denied unless such requests are accompanied by a _____________________. It is the responsibility of the family or patient to arrange for such transportation. Officers requested to transport patients under these circumstances shall have the family, a friend, or the patient make their own transportation arrangements through a private service.

Answer 21

professional certificate, or an ex parte court order

Question 22

Voluntary admissions shall not be allowed if the subjects involved are violent or danger to themselves or to others. Officers shall____________ the subjects even if they wish to self-admit themselves into a treatment facility.

Answer 22

Baker Act

Question 23

Intoxicated Mentally Ill Persons, Those persons who meet the criteria for an involuntary examination for a mentally ill person (as outlined above) who are intoxicated shall be transported to the nearest ____________________.

Answer 23

receiving facility

Question 24

Suspects who appear to meet the provisions of an involuntary examination and who are charged with any felony shall be booked into the __________________

Answer 24

Pretrial Detention Facility (PDF).

Question 25

Officers shall note in the Arrest & Booking Report’s narrative that the arrestee appears to meet the criteria for involuntary mental examination. The arresting officer shall advise the Intake/Transfer/Releasing Officer to notify the contracted health services provider (CHSP) staff.

Answer 25

Intake/Transfer/Releasing Officer

Question 26

Individuals arrested for misdemeanors who appear to meet the criteria for involuntary examination or who are to be examined pursuant to a court order shall be transported to UF Health Jacksonville for an involuntary examination

Answer 26

When completing the State of Florida Form CF-MH-3052A “Report of Law Enforcement Officer,” if the officer intends to charge the person with a crime or arrest the person on an outstanding misdemeanor warrant, the words “Criminal Charges Pending” shall be included under “Additional Information” and the person shall be absentee booked.

Contract security guards shall be placed on all arrestees who are not eligible to receive a Notice to Appear (NTA) Citation, including arrest on Baker Act with criminal charges. Refer to Order 201 (Arrest) for further information regarding placing an arrestee under the supervision of a contract security guard.

Question 27

Officers called to assist the mental health facilities during a crisis situation shall provide assistance until the crisis has subsided. Only those patients who meet the criteria above shall be taken from the facility, with the approval of a __________________, and booked into the PDF.

Answer 27

commanding officer

Question 28

The Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) is comprised of volunteer officers from each zone. CIT officers receive training specific to persons with ___________________

Answer 28

mental illness and crisis intervention.

Question 29

The CIT officer on the scene of a mental crisis has the duty and responsibility for that event.

Answer 29

The CIT officer shall maintain responsibility unless otherwise directed by a supervisor.

The primary CIT officer shall be responsible for completing the ARMS report.

Question 30

If a CIT officer is not available to handle a call with a mentally ill person, then the PECO shall assign the appropriate ______________

Answer 30

patrol units

Question 31

The primary officer shall maintain responsibility for all aspects of the call until relieved by the___________ or _____________. The decision to assume responsibility for the call rests with the___________or ______________.

Answer 31

CIT officer or a supervisor.

Question 32

Mental health training shall include, but is not limited to the following

Answer 32

Awareness;
Prevention;
Mitigation;
Treatment; and
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

Question 33

When a subject is being taken into custody under the provisions of the Baker Act, the officer shall immediately________ all firearm(s) and/or ammunition in the subject’s possession. Firearms and/or ammunition __________ pursuant to the Baker Act procedure must be taken to the Property & Evidence Facility and shall not be considered for third-party transfers or be passed to any other person claiming title.

Answer 33

seize

seized

Question 34

For any remaining firearm(s) and/or ammunition to which a Baker Act subject would still have access (e.g., a firearm stored in the subject’s house, etc.) after he/she is released from the mental health facility, the officer shall:

Answer 34

Seek consent from the subject, provided the subject is able to give legal consent, or any person authorized to give legal consent, to surrender all remaining firearm(s), ammunition, and concealed weapon licenses to which the subject has access

Not seize any firearm(s), ammunition, or concealed weapon license that has not been voluntarily surrendered or is located in a place the officer is not legally permitted to enter

Leave the items and route any applicable reports to the RPU. If the RPO statutory criteria appear to have been met, the RPU shall conduct further investigation in an effort to obtain an RPO

Question 35

The officer shall list all seized/surrendered firearm(s) (including make, model, serial number, and attached accessories), ammunition, and concealed weapon licenses on a ___________________________ and provide that form to the surrendering party

Answer 35

Risk Protection Order Receipt of Items Surrendered or Seized form (P-0678)