Studies suggest that control measures and less-lethal equipment used by police and detention officers are more likely to contribute to sudden death in custody than physiological and psychological factors of the person.

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Most studies indicate that sudden deaths in custody are often multifactorial, with physiological and psychological factors of the individual (such as pre-existing health conditions, substance use, and mental health issues) playing a significant role, alongside the stress of the arrest and custody situation. Control measures and equipment are factors, but not more likely to contribute than the individual's health and state.

Studies Suggest That Control Measures and Less-Lethal Equipment Used by Police