You are dispatched to a mental health crisis call. The individual is armed with a knife and appears agitated but has not made any threatening moves. What is the most appropriate immediate action?
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A
Draw your firearm and order them to drop the knife immediately
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B
Create distance, call for crisis negotiation resources, and attempt calm verbal de-escalation
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C
Retreat from the scene entirely until backup arrives
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D
Attempt to disarm the individual physically