EDP
Government & Politics abbreviation · Police
| Stands for | Emotionally disturbed person |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
EDP stands for Emotionally disturbed person, a police abbreviation.
Police term, especially in New York, for someone in a mental health crisis who may be a danger to themselves or others. EDP calls often involve specialized units or crisis-trained officers.
Example: Units responding to an EDP on the roof of the building; ESU and EMS are en route.
Usage notes
Advocates criticize the term as stigmatizing and urge "person in crisis" instead. Encounters with people in crisis account for a significant share of police shootings, which led to crisis intervention training and civilian response programs in many cities.
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