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What it’s like to be arrested while suffering mental illness

Paton Blough uses his experiences to help train police officers in crisis management.

05/02/2016 | Rating NR

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What it’s like to be arrested while suffering mental illness

Clip: 5/2/2016 | 3m 10s

Paton Blough uses his experiences to help train police officers in crisis management.

Paton Blough has two labels he will have to bear for the rest of his life: “bipolar” and “convicted felon.” Having been arrested during his delusional episodes, Blough uses his experiences to help train police officers in crisis management when dealing with the mentally ill.

05/02/2016 | Rating NR

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