Studies have shown that encounters between mentally ill individuals and the police often result in the use of force.Some reasons for this are:
A)they become fearful because they are under control of someone they do not know
B)a person is in crisis and does not want to cooperate
C)the officer fears the mentally ill person and escalates the situation
D)all of the above

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All the options provided are valid reasons why encounters between mentally ill individuals and the police often result in the use of force. These situations can be complex and challenging for both the individual and the officer, leading to outcomes where force is more likely to be used.

Studies Have Shown That Encounters Between Mentally Ill Individuals and the Police