EPS

Question 1

In accordance with officer safety techniques, steps that can be taken to de-escalate a situation involving a person suspected of having a mental disorder include:

Answer 1

When possible, turn off emergency lights and sirens
􀂉 Disperse crowds
􀂉 Assume a non-threatening manner when approaching the individual
􀂉 Communicate with the individual in a calm fashion and attempt to determine what is bothering them
􀂉 Always be truthful when dealing with an individual with a mental disorder; if they become aware of deception, they may withdraw in distrust or retaliate in anger

Question 2

A medical facility within Prince George’s County that is equipped to assist the mentally ill; they are:

Answer 2

Doctor’s Community Hospital
􀂉 Laurel Regional Hospital
􀂉 Prince George’s Hospital Center
􀂉 MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Question 3

Any of the following individuals who, after examination or observation, request an emergency evaluation of an individual:

Answer 3

Police officer
medical professional
any interested party

Question 4

If a mental health professional completes a

petition, the officer shall:

Answer 4

Question the petitioner to ensure that the
individual is a danger to the life or safety
of themselves or others
􀂉 Ensure that the petition is completed and
signed
􀂉 Explain the content and meaning of the
petition

􀂉 Advise the petitioner of the serious
nature of the petition, and sign the
document in the space provided
􀂉 Scan and upload a copy of the petition to
the Case Folder
􀂉 Complete a Case Record, documenting
their participation

Question 5

If the individual cannot be found, after a medical professional obtains a EPS officer must

Answer 5

contact RID and make the person critical missing

Question 6

If the officer must act as the petitioner, they
shall notify the designated hospital prior to
transport to ensure that the required facilities
are available.
The following procedures shall be followed:

Answer 6

Obtain supervisory approval to initiate
the petition
􀂉 Take custody of the individual in the
same manner as a prisoner
􀂉 If necessary, obtain the assistance of a
second officer to facilitate transport
Transport the individual to the closest
designated hospital
􀂉 Consult with the hospital staff and
complete an emergency evaluation
petition using Maryland District Court
Forms #DC 13 and #DC14
􀂉 Remain with the individual until a
physician has taken custody of them,
unless the physician requests that the
officer remain because of the violent
nature of the individual
􀂉 Complete a Case Record
􀂉 Scan and upload a copy of the petition to
the Case Record

Question 7

if a EPS is denied by hospital officer must

Answer 7

the
officer may return them to the location of
their initial contact.
The officer must complete a Case Record

Question 8

A Case Record will be completed whenever for eps

Answer 8

The officer completes a petition; the
name of the supervisor approving the
petition must be documented in the Case
Record
􀂉 An officer presents a civilian petitioner
and a petition before a judge
􀂉 Hospital staff decline a petition after an
officer has taken custody of a person

Question 9

What suffix must be used when coding a EPS

Answer 9

M at the end

Question 10

Maryland law recognizes that law
enforcement officers are not trained in
medicine or psychology. It merely requires
that the officer have reason to believe that
the individual:

Answer 10

Has a mental disorder, and
􀂉 Presents a danger to the life or safety of
themselves or others