In 2016, the Washington Post found that approximately 25% of all fatalities resulting from police shootings involved the shooting of mentally ill individuals. Which of the following could be effective in reducing the likelihood that an officer will use deadly force against a mentally ill individual?
crisis intervention training (CIT)
mandatory mental health training
requiring officers to obtain certificates in psychology and mental health counseling
increasing the use of less-than-lethal means of neutralizing a suspect, such as Tasers and police dogs
