You are dispatched to a call where a person is experiencing a mental health crisis and is armed with a knife but has not threatened anyone. What is the best initial approach?
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A
Draw your weapon and order them to drop the knife immediately
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B
Maintain a safe distance, use a calm tone, and attempt to de-escalate while calling for crisis intervention support
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C
Rush forward and attempt to disarm the individual quickly
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D
Leave the scene and wait for a mental health professional to arrive alone