Which approach would a police officer typically use if asked to handle a situation that involves a mentally ill call subject?
A) contact social and health services so that they can institutionalize the call subject
B) talk to the individual, understand their circumstance, and offer advice
C) immediately subdue the individual
D) take the mentally ill offender in for questioning

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Police officers are often trained to de-escalate situations involving mentally ill individuals by communicating with them, understanding their circumstances, and offering advice or assistance, rather than using force or taking them in for questioning immediately.

Which Approach Would a Police Officer Typically Use If Asked