The Variations in Use of Force by Police with Mentally Ill Citizens
Type of Presentation
Paper
Location
D34160
Start Date
4-17-2025 10:00 AM
End Date
4-17-2025 10:45 AM
Abstract
The objective of the current study was to identify these variations in the use of force by police officers according to the contributing factors of the situations. By highlighting the situational factors, especially the behavior of the mentally ill citizen, the methods followed in the study were able to analyze the causes of the responses by police officers.
Faculty / Staff Sponsor
Dr. Caron Jacobson
The Variations in Use of Force by Police with Mentally Ill Citizens
D34160
The objective of the current study was to identify these variations in the use of force by police officers according to the contributing factors of the situations. By highlighting the situational factors, especially the behavior of the mentally ill citizen, the methods followed in the study were able to analyze the causes of the responses by police officers.