Use of Force and De-escalation Options for Gaining Compliance

Use of Force and

De-escalation Options for

Gaining Compliance

GPSTC Police Legitimacy, Procedural Justice, and

Community Relations Curricula

Online Training Course

Program of Instruction

Georgia Public Safety Training Center

Instructional Services Division

February 2017

GPSTC Instructional Services Division Online Training Course: Use of Force and De-escalation Options for

Gaining Compliance

Use of Force and De-escalation Options for Gaining

Compliance

5 hours

Purpose

The purpose of this Program of Instruction is to provide other training entities a reference

document related to the design of, and resources used in, the GPSTC Police Legitimacy,

Procedural Justice, and Community Relations Curricula.

Instructional Goal

The instructional goal for Use of Force and De-escalation Options for Gaining Compliance

is to provide officers with a review of use of force concepts and to introduce de-escalation

techniques as a tool for reducing the need to use force. Special emphasis is placed on

officer safety from both a physical and legal perspective.

Intellectual Property Notice

GPSTC requested and obtained written permission to use the copyrighted materials

referenced and used throughout this program of instruction and in our online training.

However, agencies who wish to use these same copyrighted materials are solely

responsible for obtaining copyright waivers and/or permissions to use these same

resources from the copyright holder. The waivers provided to GPSTC do not extend to

any other entities.

Evaluation Plan

A written examination should consist of 20 multiple-choice questions designed by the

agency instructor. The questions must follow the prescribed method of test development

according to POST Uniform Academy Rules and Regulations.

The quality and effectiveness of this course should also be evaluated through feedback

from course participants using course evaluation forms, observation by instructional

supervisors, and feedback from graduates.

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Unit 1: Legal Considerations in the Use of Force

Terminal Performance Objective

Given an encounter with a non-compliant or violent subject, the officer will apply an

objectively reasonable level of force to stabilize the situation, in accordance with state and

federal statutes and current case law.

Enabling Objectives

1.1 Review constitutional standards for the use of force.

1.2 Apply a review of statutory and case law to use of force cases.

1.3 Identify force options and explain situations in which their deployment may

be reasonable.

1.4 Explain the need to articulate clearly the facts related to a use of force.

Topical Outline

I. Constitutional Standards

A. Regardless of public perception of recent cases, there has been no shift in

legal standards related to the use of force.

1. Excessive force is force that is not reasonable.

2. Over 90% of excessive force complaints are unfounded.

B. Force

1. Graham v. Connor

2. Tennessee v. Garner

3. Scott v. Harris

4. 4

, 8

, 14

Amendments to the U.S. Constitution

C. 4th Amendment

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D. To constitute a 4th Amendment seizure of a person, there must be either:

1. The application of force, however slight; or

2. Submission to an officer’s “show of authority” to restrain the subject’s

liberty.

E. The application of physical force to restrain movement or to arrest is

sufficient to constitute a seizure.

F. Force may reasonably be used to:

1. Compel compliance with lawful commands.

2. Overcome physical resistance by a subject.

3. Prevent escape or restrain a subject for purposes of an arrest based

on probable cause.

4. Detain or restrain a subject during an investigatory stop based on

articulable reasonable suspicion.

5. Preempt a risk of injury to the officer or others (self-defense or

defense of others).

6. Achieve other legitimate law enforcement purposes when mere

presence and verbal commands fail.

G. Scott v. Harris

1. Even though an automobile was involved, Graham was used as the

test.

2. An attempt to terminate a dangerous pursuit that does not violate the

Fourth Amendment even when it places the fleeing motorist at risk.

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H. Factors in 8th and 14th Amendment Claims of Excessive Force

1. Need for force.

2. Need v. amount used.

3. Extent of injuries.

4. Extent of threat to safety of staff and inmates.

5. Efforts made to temper the severity of the response.

II. Statutory and Case Law Review

A. Justification

1. “Where a defendant raises the affirmative defense of justification and

testifies to the same, the burden is on the state to disprove that defense

beyond a reasonable doubt.”

-Anderson v. State, 262 Ga. 7 (1992)

B. Relevant State Statutes

1. §16-3-20

2. §16-3-21

3. §16-3-24.2

4. §17-4-20(b)

5. §15-12-71

6. §17-7-52

C. Vehicle Pursuits

1. OCGA §40-6-6 (d)(2)

2. OCGA §40-6-6 (d)(3)

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3. Where the action of the officer is reasonable (using due regard), their

pursuit cannot be the proximate cause of damage resulting from a

pursuit.

D. Officers and the Grand Jury

1. Officer must be given 20 days notice.

2. Testimony will be transcribed and may be released if an indictment

or presentment is not recommended.

3. Officer’s statement subject to cross-examination and rebuttal.

4. Civil grand jury may review cases to determine if there is sufficient

question as to the lawfulness of the officer’s actions.

III. Pre-Attack Indicators

A. Factors and Special Circumstances

1. Age

2. Sex

3. Size

4. Skill Level

5. Prior Knowledge of Offense(s) (i.e. obstruction)

6. Multiple Officers/Subjects

7. Intensity of the physical altercation

8. Environmental conditions (i.e. heat, cold)

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B. Pro-Active Use of Force

1. Generally less force used.

2. Less injury to suspect.

3. Less injury to officer.

4. Quick decision = less force later.

C. Pre-Attack Indicators Include:

1. Clenching

2. Glancing at officer’s weapon

3. Target glance

4. Eye contact

5. Bladed/fighting stance

6. Flanking

7. Abnormal breathing

8. Posturing

9. Nervous movement

10. Body grooming

IV. Force Options

A. Types of Force

1. Non-Deadly Force: Force that is not likely to cause death or serious

bodily harm.

a. To defend yourself or someone else from a third party using

unlawful force (non-deadly force) against you or the other

person.

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2. Deadly Force: Force that is likely to cause death or serious bodily

injury.

a. To protect yourself or someone else from death or serious

bodily injury.

b. To prevent the commission of a forcible felony.

B. Non-Deadly Force Options

1. Hands-on control techniques

a. Control and Restraint Options (aka “Takedowns”).

b. Active Countermeasures

2. Chemical agents

3. Impact weapons

4. Electric control devices

5. Must be able to articulate the need for force to control and/or restrain

the subject.

6. Once the subject stops resisting, the officer must stop applying force.

C. Deadly Force

1. O.C.G.A. 17-4-20(b) authorizes the use of deadly force by a Sheriff

or Peace Officer who is appointed employed or appointed, and who

is in compliance with the POST Act (Title 35, Chapter 8), when he

or she reasonably believes:

a. The subject possesses a deadly weapon;

b. The subject poses an immediate threat of physical violence to

the officer or others; or

c. There is probable cause to believe the suspected felon has

committed a crime involving the infliction or threatened

infliction of serious physical harm.

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2. Deadly Force Options

a. Firearms

b. Knives

c. Strikes to the head

d. Patrol vehicle

e. Grappling, wrestling, martial arts

f. Any available object or method

3. Verbal Warnings Required only “When Feasible.”

a. Primary explanation by Supreme Court for verbal warnings is

provided in Tennessee v. Garner – only “when feasible.”

b. Although an officer may choose to do so, warnings are not

mandatory in circumstances where a suspect poses an

imminent deadly threat to the officer or others.

4. Armed Suspect Moving to Obtain a Tactical Advantage

a. The suspect can:

i. Shoot while running.

ii. Shoot from behind cover at exposed officers.

iii. Proceed unseen to have opportunity to attack

perimeter officers by surprise.

iv. Take a hostage, if the opportunity is available.

ii. Force entry into adjacent locations occupied by

innocent and uninvolved people.

iii. Exit the scene and escape, perhaps to harm others

some other time or some other place.

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V. Articulation

A. Use of Force Reports

1. Investigator is looking for objective facts and personal perception of

the officer.

2. Should be written in chronological order.

3. Use of force will be analyzed using the objective reasonableness

standard.

4. Must be accurate and complete.

B. Articulation

1. Conclusions vs. Facts

2. Examples

a. Poor: “I handcuffed and frisked the suspect for officer

safety.”

b. Better: “I handcuffed and frisked the suspect because he

had a bulge in his jacket, and he would not keep his hands

out of his pockets after being told to do so.”

C. Set the Scene and Context of the Event

1. What was the situation that brought the officer in contact with the

subject?

2. Establish time, date, and location.

3. Establish lawful authority for being present at the scene.

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D. Physical Setting

1. What was the level of visibility (dark, bright, hazy, etc.?)

2. What noises were present?

3. Any unusual odors, relevant to the situation?

4. Did the officer detect anything through touch?

E. Identify any Other People Present

1. Other officers

2. Victims

3. Civilian witnesses

4. Suspects

F. Officer’s Perception of the Situation

1. How many people present?

2. What emotional characteristics were those people exhibiting?

3. Any violent activity taking place?

4. If so, what was the nature of that activity?

G. Subject’s Physical Appearance

1. Did the subject appear to be aware of the officer’s presence?

2. Did the suspect take any action to avoid contact with the officer?

3. Was the suspect in a state of anger or acting out of control?

H. Sequence of Events

1. What did the officer say to the subject?

2. What did the subject say to the officer?

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3. What actions did the subject take to initiate a physical response by

the officer?

4. How did the officer perceive this action to be a threat?

I Exactly what Force was Used

1. Force option used by the officer.

2. If an instrument or weapon was used, and how it was employed.

J. Injuries Sustained by the Subject and/or Officer

1. Photographs or other records of the event.

2. Specific details of type and extent, using medical terms.

3. In the officer’s perception, what caused the injury?

4. Any and all medical treatment administered to both the subject and

the officer.

5. Attach reports from the hospital or EMTs.

K. Damage to Property

1. Officer’s property

2. Subject’s property

3. Other property

L. Consequences of the Incident

1. Document and catalog any physical evidence collected.

2. Include copies of incident and arrest reports.

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Unit 2: De-escalation Options for Gaining Compliance

Terminal Performance Objective

Given an encounter with a non-compliant, non-violent subject, the officer will

employ de-escalation techniques to stabilize the situation, in accordance with the

concepts included in the GPSTC Police Legitimacy, Procedural Justice, and

Community Relations Curricula.

Enabling Objectives

2.1 Define de-escalation as it applies to law enforcement.

2.2 Identify signs and symptoms of an emotionally disturbed person.

2.3 Compare and contrast the benefits and disadvantages of de-escalation.

2.4 Identify the factors in the decision to attempt de-escalation.

2.5 Describe techniques for de-escalating a potentially dangerous situation.

2.6 Identify some pitfalls of de-escalation.

Topical Outline

I. De-escalation in Law Enforcement

A. Successful Uses of De-Escalation

B. Potential for De-escalation

1. Mental Health Crisis

2. Personal Crisis

3. Developmental

4. Disabilities

5. Victims and witnesses

6. Arrestees

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7. 3rd Parties

II. Emotionally Disturbed Persons

A. Emotionally Disturbed Person Defined

1. Demonstrating symptoms of Mental Illness;

2. Under the influence;

3. Experiencing medical problem;

4. Experiencing extreme situational stress.

B. Emotionally Disturbed Persons

1. May or may not have a mental illness, developmental disability, or

addictive disease.

2. May or may not have a history of unusual behavior.

3. Does have diminished capacity.

C. Verbal Cues

1. Illogical thoughts;

2. Unusual speech patterns;

3. Verbal hostility or excitement;

D. Behavioral Cues

1. Physical appearance;

2. Bodily movements;

3. Seeing, smelling, or hearing things that cannot be confirmed;

4. Confusion or unaware of surroundings;

5. Lack of emotional response;

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6. Inappropriate emotional reactions;

7. Causing injury to self;

8. Nonverbal expressions of sadness or grief.

E. Environmental Cues

1. Decorations;

2. Waste matter/trash;

3. Childish objects.

F. Reading Assignment: Survive Encounters with EDPs

Accessed:http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2002/1

0/officer-survival.aspx

III. Benefits and Disadvantages of De-escalation

A. Benefits

1. Less chance of injury.

2. Better chance for necessary force to succeed.

3. Increased officer safety.

4. Increased positive community relations.

5. May reduce liability and complaints.

B. Disadvantages

1. Requires more time and resources.

2. Decreased officer safety.

3. Manipulative suspects can take advantage of officers who let their

guard down.

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IV. Factors in Decision to De-escalate

A. Factors to Consider

1. Medical conditions;

2. Physical limitations;

3. Language or communication barrier;

4. Drug interaction or influence of substances;

5. Mental impairment;

6. Developmental disability;

7. Behavioral crisis;

B. Decision Point

C. Factors Needed for De-escalation

1. Safety

a. Pre-attack indicators;

b. Presence of weapons;

c. Distance;

d. Presence of victims or bystanders;

e. Backup or lack of backup;

f. Containment.

2. Environment

3. Time

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D. Benefits

1. Allows adrenaline to subside;

2. Allows for more police resources to arrive;

3. Allows officer to formulate a plan;

4. Time to evacuate any 3

parties.

E. Disadvantages

1. May empower the subject;

2. Allows emotional and physical fatigue to set in.

3. Can make officer complacent.

4. Resources are not unlimited.

F. When De-escalation Isn’t Working

1. Threatening to harm;

2. Opportunity to transition to force option;

3. Not risk-free;

4. Continually assess safety.

G. The Hidden Factor: Confidence

1. Training;

2. Equipment;

3. Experience;

4. Fitness.

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H. Documenting De-escalation

1. “I attempted to de-escalate the subject but…”

a. “the environment was too .” or,

b. “the subject refused to engage.”

2. “I stopped de-escalating when .”

V. De-escalation Techniques

A. Tactical Disengagement

1. Temporary retreat.

2. Creates time and distance.

3. Allows officer to reassess options which may include:

a. Permanently walking away from the situation.

i. Not every encounter requires law enforcement

intervention.

ii. If no laws have been broken, no person or property is

in danger, and the only thing that will be harmed by a

permanent disengagement is the officer’s ego, walking

away can sometimes be the most effective way to

handle the situation.

b. Re-engaging to de-escalate.

c. The use of force.

B. Active Listening

1. Key to de-escalation;

2. Fundamental communication skill;

3. Honest effort to empathize, comprehend entire message and

understand underlying emotions.

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4. Goals of active listening.

5. Lowers emotional response.

6. Establishes rapport.

7. Gather information.

8. Encourage behavior change.

a. Diffuse intense emotions;

b. Create a more positive interaction;

c. Obtain voluntary compliance.

9. Active Listening Skills

a. Model and mirror

b. Open-ended questions

i. Cannot be answered in one-word.

ii. Convey sincere interest.

iii. Limit feelings of interrogation.

iv. Allow subject to vent.

v. Allow subject to feel respected.

c. Minimal encouragers

d. Effective pauses

e. Paraphrasing

i. Subject will usually listen so as not to be misquoted.

ii. Assists accuracy.

iii. Uses empathy.

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iv. Keeps conversation on track.

v. Shows you were trying to solve problem.

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10. Reading Assignment: Six Reasons that Tactical Disengagement

and Redeploy is Not Running Away

Accessed:http://policeofficersafety.blogspot.com/2014/11/six-

reason-that-tactical-disengagement.html

C. The Implied Threat of Force

1. May be beneficial during initial stages;

2. Should be de-emphasized if a barrier to communication;

a. “Let’s try to work through this together.”

3. Citizens may have their own biases toward police.

a. May not be justified, but still presents a barrier to

open communication.

D. Mental Disorder

1. “Clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotion

regulation, or behavior that reflects a dysfunction in the

psychological, biological, or developmental processes underlying

mental functioning. Mental disorders are usually associated with

significant distress or disability in social, occupational, or other

important activities.”

2. Interacting with Persons with Mental Illness

a. Collect as much information as possible.

b. Take your time.

c. Eliminate noise and distractions

d. Ask permission first.

e. Treat with dignity and respect.

f. Keep distance and respect personal space.

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g. Talk slowly and quietly, and explain your intentions/actions.

h. Introduce yourself and others.

i. Explain in a firm, but gentle, voice that you want to help.

j. Ask how you can help.

k. Develop a sense of working together.

l. If fearful of your equipment, explain that it enables you to

perform your job, which is to help the public and them.

m. Give choices whenever possible.

n. Do not deceive.

o. Do not challenge.

p. Do not tease or belittle.

q. Do not forget the pain and fear they are experiencing.

r. Do not violate personal space.

s. Do not forget to ask about medications used.

E. E.A.R. Model

1. Engage

a. Gain trust/rapport.

b. Focus on physical health.

c. Use “You” statements to communicate observations.

d. Avoid “You” statements that imply judgment.

2. Assess

a. Continuous process.

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b. Gather information.

c. Officer safety still priority #1.

d. Sources of information

i. Subject.

ii. Family, friends.

iii. Co-workers.

3. Resolve

a. Leave?

b. Referral?

c. Arrest?

d. Transport for mental health evaluation?

e. Transport for medical treatment?

F. Forecasting

G. The Loss Model

1. Loss of Reality

a. Observable Characteristics

i. Frightened;

ii. Confused;

iii. Difficulty concentrating and/or communicating;

iv. False belief;

v. Paranoid;

vi. Self-neglect.

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b. De-escalation Goal

i. Ground the person in the here and now.

ii. Cut through fear and confusion.

2 Loss of Control

a. Observable Characteristics

i. Hostile;

ii. Manipulative;

iii. Impulsive;

iv. Destructive;

v. Confrontational;

vi. Present themselves as the victim.

b. De-escalation Goal

i. Let them vent.

ii. Use empathy and patience.

iii. Model and mirror appropriate behavior.

3. Loss of Perspective

a. Observable Characteristics

i. Anxiety;

ii. Physical discomfort;

iii. Restlessness;

iv. Rapid Speech;

v. Grandiose Ambitions;

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vi. Extreme moods (highs or lows).

b. De-escalation Goal

i. Calm them down by letting them vent.

ii. Use active listening skills.

4. Loss of Hope

a. Observable Characteristics

i. Sad;

ii. Emotional;

iii. May have experienced a recent loss;

iv. Helplessness;

v. Withdrawn;

vi. Fatigue;

vii. Suicidal talk or gestures.

b. De-escalation Goal

i. Instill some hope.

ii. Seek professional help.

H. LAST Model

1. Lethality

2. Availability

3. Specificity

4. Timing

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I. De-escalating Angry or Difficult Citizens

1. Acknowledge frustration.

2. Show empathy.

3. Apologize without accepting blame.

4. Don’t argue.

5. Give choices.

6. Distance yourself from negative.

7. Personalize the positive.

8. Do not answer abusive questions.

9. Answer all legitimate questions.

10. Minimize the subject’s negative behavior.

11. Set limits.

12. Rationalize.

13. Leave.

J. De-escalation Pitfalls

1. Avoid

a. Compromising officer safety;

b. Judging the subject;

c. Rushing;

d. Giving advice too soon;

e. Allowing ego to get in the way.

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Unit 3: Lessons Learned

Terminal Performance Objective

Given a recent event, the officer will apply lessons learned, in accordance with

information taught in the de-escalation options unit of this course, state, and federal

statutes, and current constitutional case law.

Enabling Objectives

3.1 Analyze a recent case using the Graham v. Connor standard.

3.2 Analyze the time, safety, and environmental factors of a situation to

determine if de-escalation would have been a viable option.

3.3 Identify the legal issue associated with the use of force.

Topical Outline

I. Practical Exercise

A. Students must analyze a minimum of two recent cases to identify the

time, safety, and environmental factors present that tell the officer is

de-escalation would have been a viable option; the legal issues

associated with the use of force in the case reviewed; and whether

the officer’s actions were objectively reasonable under the Graham

v. Connor standard.

B. The following cases are used in the GPSTC online course. The

GPSTC requested and obtained written permission to use these

copyrighted materials in our online training.

However, agencies who wish to use these same materials are solely

responsible for obtaining copyright waivers and/or permissions to

use these same resources from the copyright holder. The waivers

provided to GPSTC do not extend to any other entities.

1. Case Study-Wilson v. Miller

Accessed: https://casetext.com/case/wilson-v-miller-21

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2. Glendale, OH – Suspect on the Highway

Accessed: https://www.calibrepress.com/2016/04/new-

bodycam-glendale-ohio-roadside-shoot/

3. Case Study- Davidson v. City of Opelika

Accessed: Davidson v. City of Opelika, No. 16-10857 (11th

Circuit Court of Appeals, Jan., 17, 2017).

4. Case Study- Prevatt v. City of Gainesville

Accessed: Prevatt v. City of Gainesville, No. 16-11081 (11th

Circuit, Aug. 8, 2016).

Instructional Guide

This block of instruction could be enhanced by the use of additional videos, a

practical exercise, role-playing, or demonstration.

Instructor References

The instructor should identify current references for this block of instruction,

including, but not limited to, the Peace Officer Reference Text, the Georgia

Criminal and Traffic Law Manual, and the Georgia Criminal Procedure Manual for

Peace Officers, as amended.

The following references were used in the original development of this course.

Anderson v. Creighton, 483 U.S. 635, 640 (1987).

Anderson v. State, 262 Ga. 7 (1992).

Brasseau v. Haugen, 543 U.S. 194 (2004).

Davidson v. Opelika, AL, et. Al No. 16-10857 (11th Circuit Court of Appeals, Jan.,

17, 2017).

De-escalation. (n.d.) Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary. Retrieved from

http://beta.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deescalation

DeWine, Mike. (2016). Policing in the 21st century: 2106 course resource guide.

(Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission Publication). OH, Columbus :

Ohio Attorney General’s Office.

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DeWine, Mike. (2016). The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission:

Constitutional Use of Force. [PowerPoint slides].

DeWine, Mike. (2015). The Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission: De-

escalation and Mental Health. [PowerPoint slides].

Durden v. State, 250 Ga. 325 (1982).

Garner, G. W. (2002, October 1). Survive Encounters with EDPs - Article -

POLICE Magazine. Retrieved from

http://www.policemag.com/channel/patrol/articles/2002/10/officer-

survival.aspx

Graham v. Conner, 490 U.S. 386 (1989).

Georgia Association of Chiefs of Police Mental Health Ad Hoc Committee to

Address Mental Health Issues in Law Enforcement. (2014). Mental health

and law enforcement encounters: A review of current problem and

recommendations. Retrieved from

http://www.gachiefs.com/pdfs/NEWS_GACP%20Mental

%20Health%20Report.pdf.

Mason, C., Burke, T. W., & Owen, S. S. (2014, February 4). Responding to

persons with mental illness: Can screening checklists aid law

enforcement. Retrieved from https://leb.fbi.gov/2014/february/responding-

to-persons-with-mental-illness-can-screening-checklists-aid-law-

enforcement

Menuel v. City of Atlanta, 25 F.3d 990 (Ga.) (11th Cir. 1994)

Mixon v. City of Warner Robins, 209 Ga. App. 414, 434 S.E.2d 71, (1993).

Mixon v. City of Warner Robins, 264 Ga. 385 (1994).

Montoute v. Carr, 114 F.3d 118 (Ga.) (11

cir. 1997).

Official Code Georgia, annotated §§15-12-71,16-3-20, 16-3-21, 16-3-24.2, 17-4-

20, 17-7-52.

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Patrick, U. W., & Hall, J. C. (2010). In defense of self and others: Issues, facts &

fallacies, the realities of law enforcement's use of deadly force. Durham,

NC: Carolina Academic Press.

Police Executive Research Forum (PERF). (2015). Re-engineering training on

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