Police-community safety and trust

NCSL Legisbrief. 2017 Aug;25(29):1-2.

Abstract

(1)In 2017 alone, 46 states have enacted over 270 laws affecting policing. (2) At least six states have enacted laws to train the public on their rights and expectations during police interactions. (3) Police are increasingly partnering with health care professionals to more safely respond to mental health and substance use disorders.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Inservice Training / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Mental Disorders
  • Police / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Professional Competence / legislation & jurisprudence
  • Safety / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • State Government
  • Substance-Related Disorders
  • Trust*