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Is it an emergency?

  • Is this happening now?
  • Is someone in immediate danger?
  • If there is immediate risk to life happening now, call 111.

If so, please call 111 now

This form should be completed by Mental Health Services requesting Non-Emergency Police assistance. These may be requests under legislation (including transport) and attendance at MH facilities/ inpatient units.

Police should only be requested as a last resort, or when Police powers or capabilities are required.

Categories:

Non-Emergency Request (Any response is likely to be within hours based on resourcing and prioritisation)
The risk does not require an emergency response, but Police powers or capabilities are required to prevent future
significant harm because:

  • the situation is becoming unmanageable; and/or
  • there is no suitable alternative to manage the risk.

Often in MH(CAT) Act assessment and treatment situations it may not be practicable to obtain a warrant.

Non-Emergency planned intervention (ideally over the next few days)
The risk is manageable in the short-term, but Police powers or capabilities are required to prevent further deterioration
and escalation of risk. Often in MH(CAT) Act assessment and treatment situations it will be practicable to obtain a warrant and/or schedule a coordinated, co-response.

Before you begin, please confirm:

Note:

  • We use the information you provide about yourself or someone else to assist in processing your report. It may also be used for other permitted purposes.
  • Your report may be used as a legal document. Ensure all details provided are accurate.
  • Please allow up to 15 minutes to complete.
  • The report cannot be saved to complete later.
  • The report will timeout after one hour of inactivity.

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