TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2006//
TI  - Prosecuting psychiatric inpatients--where is the thin blue line?
JO  - Medicine, science, and the law
A1  - Brown, A. R.
SP  - 7
EP  - 12
VL  - 46
IS  - 1
N2  - Violence by psychiatric inpatients is under-reported and the involvement of the police is limited. No research has specifically investigated the views of the police force in this area. Ten senior police officers were interviewed using a semi-structured format to elucidate their views. A thematic analysis of the results highlighted training needs, and concerns around the public interest and evidential tests where the mentally ill are concerned. However, there was also a clear willingness to attend incidents and support the individuals involved. Possible sources of bias are considered. Issues of policy for psychiatric hospitals are noted as are victim-related factors.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0025-8024
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -