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A witness said it took about five minutes for officers to restrain the suspect and about half an hour later he was put into an ambulance.
Read More →The attorney representing the family of Walter Wallace Jr.—who was killed by police during a call for service of a mental health crisis—told reporters on Thursday that the officers involved should not be charged with murder.
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A new effort is underway in San Jose (CA) to help police officers better respond to individuals in mental health crisis.
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District Attorney Heather Adams made the announcement at a press conference Wednesday morning, saying that the officer was justified in the use of deadly force.
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When Dep. Williams tried to take the man into custody, "(the suspect) pulled the knife out and stabbed Deputy Williams in the neck before fleeing the area and ignoring verbal commands to stop," the sheriff's office said on Facebook.
Read More →The long-established term "EDP" will be abandoned in favor of “mental health calls,” sources said.
Read More →A guidance counselor at Grover Cleveland High School in Queens was arrested on Wednesday for punching a police officer in the face during a dispute inside the school.
Read More →Officers from the Montclair (CA) Police Department were called to respond to reports that a man was throwing rocks at passing cars.
Read More →Officers arrived to find 38-year-old Cory Fraley in distress, saying "I'm ready to die" before lunging for an officer's sidearm.
Read More →In dealing with EDPs, one must use a variety of skillsets to de-escalate or defuse situations, requiring officers to communicate respectfully, practice active listening, and avoid stereotyping.
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