This is what the world needs more of. Compassionate people that listen and are willing to help others. I'm a registered nurse and in my training, I was taught de-escalation techniques and to utilize therapeutic communication and active listening. I see so many similarities between what police offers do and what a nurse does. Communication is truly key. With that being said, I think many times people who are mentally ill are very misunderstood by others who aren't familiar with the condition. These police officers recognized that there's a problem with how law enforcement deals with with mental illness and they chose to address it. Since they're exposed to mental illness all the time, they're in a position where they can truly make a difference. This film made me smile and gives me hope that our law enforcement, hospitals, and mental health facilities can hopefully implement change and successfully collaborate with one another.
Review of Ernie & Joe: Crisis Cops
