In determining whether or not to request assistance in dealing with a person with a mental disorder, law enforcement officers should consider various factors impacting their decision. Which of the following is not one of these considerations?
a. The size and age of a person with mental illness
b. Persons with a mental illness may, but not always, be unpredictable and irrational.
c. A person with a mental illness may exhibit extraordinary strength.
d. Backup may be needed for the safety of the officer, others, or the individual.
Answer: a. The size and age of a person with mental illness
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