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....if there’s a real, imminent threat. In some of these cases, it seems like the officers could have tried to de-escalate the situation while keeping these op
by mattkrause 6y ago
....if there’s a real, imminent threat.
In some of these cases, it seems like the officers could have tried to de-escalate the situation while keeping these options in reserve in case that failed. The choices don’t have to be either immediate compliance or overwhelming force.
Even with animals—-where the use of drugs is a lot less ethically fraught—-ketamine isn’t necessarily the first option.
- goodells 6y agoSure, the indications for using it can be clarified. EMS would go for chemical restraint (i.e. ketamine) for someone where "excited delirium" is suspected. This doesn't mean literally anyone being ornery with the police - and generally we aren't even involved in those calls. A person in a normal state of mind won't break their arms or dislocate their shoulders when they're put in handcuffs. Someone who took too much meth very easily could.