Officer Robertson has responded to a call about a mentally ill person named Joe, who appears to be hallucinating. Under what circumstances would Officer Robertson take Joe to jail?

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a. Incorrect. If Joe is refused admission because he does not have health insurance the police officer should work with the
b. Incorrect. If the community does not have competent mental health facilities or if they are full and refusing any new patients, an officer may find a way to make an arrest to keep the person safe and get some mental health care in jail. Under no circumstance should the officer allow an individual with experiencing hallucinations to go free. If the person is a threat to himself or someone else the officer is obligated to find treatment for the individual.
c. Incorrect. If Joe has been released but is now deemed to be a threat to himself or someone else, he can be readmitted. There is no stipulation that he cannot return for at least 48 hours.
d. Correct. If the community does not have competent mental health facilities or if they are full and refusing any new patients, an officer may find a way to make an arrest to keep the person safe and get some mental health care in jail.

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