CABLE - PSRI Suicide-By-Cop Training

PSRI Suicide-By-Cop Training

For first responders: patrol officers, dispatchers, EMT's and mental health professionals

Classic Suicide and Suicide-by-Cop

The People, The Pathology, The Phenomenon

Public Safety Research Institute (P.S.R.I.) is dedicated to the research and development of safe procedures for Public Service Employees who face an increased risk of danger while performing their duties. P.S.R.I. offers training in "Classic Suicide" Intervention and "Suicide by Cop." Utilizing graphic videos of attempted and completed suicides, P.S.R.I. provides comprehensive training on the dynamics of a suicide in progress and demonstrates the blended process and procedures for maximum safety and minimal civil liability. This comprehensive 8-hour course provides proven field procedures and life saving tactics which explain, in detail, how to safely approach the multifaceted suicide-in-progress.

Topics Covered:

Suicide-by-Cop
The Dangerousness of "Classic" Suicide
Strategies of Approach
Officer Safety
Verbal Intervention
Containing the patient in the environment
Intervenor's Survival Mindset
Surrender Tactics
Plan to Abort
Avenues of Escape for Personnel
Diminishing Liability
Post-Incident Survival Techniques

This training is certified by the State of California's Commission on Peace Officer's Standards and Training. (P.O.S.T.)

Dr. Perrou

Dr. Barry Perrou holds a Doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology and is a 30 year member of the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. As a Sergeant, Barry is Commander of the department's Hostage/Crisis Negotiations Team attached to S.W.A.T. He is also the Coordinator of the Department's Mental Health Services, addressing mental health policy and procedure for patrol regions in the Sheriff's 3.8 million population service area.

Dr. Perrou is also a Commissioner for the Los Angeles Department of Mental Health. He has treated psychiatric patients in the L.A. County Jail Forensic Unit and consults with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies reviewing "Suicide-by-Cop" and the handling of "Suicide-in-Progress" incidents involving law enforcement personnel.

For More Information, Contact:

Dr. Barry Perrou

1069 Via Verde #102

San Dimas, CA 91773

Phone: (818) 952-9800