On any given shift, law enforcement may encounter persons exhibiting confused behavior, an inability to communicate, or a variety of behaviors inappropriate to time and place. There may be many causes of such behavior - some illegal and some medical. In some cases, these episodes will be the result of seizures. This is a disabling condition that requires a response that recognizes the involuntary nature of the episode.
We offer a training titled It Could be Epilepsy: A Field Guide for Law Enforcement. This hour-long training consists of a discussion with handouts and will:
The Epilepsy Foundation recognizes the growing need to provide information to law enforcement and other first responders such as firefighters and EMT. Call us to schedule a training today! (423) 634-1772. We can tailor the program to suit your department's unique needs!
This program is funded by the Weldon F. Osborne Foundation.
Thank you to the following first responders who have hosted a training:
Bledsoe County Sheriff's Department
Etowah Police Department
Red Bank Police Department
Bradley Co. Sheriff's Department
Dayton City Police Department
Collegedale Police Department
Meigs County Jail
Dade County Sheriff's Department