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Published: 28 Aug 2026

A Practical Guide for Police Responding to Mental Health Incidents provides practical, contemporary guidance to support police responses to people experiencing a mental health crisis.

The Guide promotes safer, more effective and compassionate interactions through evidence-informed approaches to communication, risk assessment, de-escalation and collaboration with support services.

Members only access

All Australia and New Zealand police members/employees are entitled to access this publication through ANZPAA's secure member site. You must provide your official police jurisdictional email address to subscribe.

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