Read the following passage and answer the question.
"Officers responding to a mental health crisis should attempt to de-escalate the situation through calm, non-threatening communication. Physical force should be used only as a last resort when the individual poses an imminent danger to themselves or others. Officers should request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer or a mental health professional when available. Handcuffing should be avoided unless the individual poses a safety risk, as restraint can increase agitation in someone experiencing a psychiatric episode."
When should physical force be used in a mental health crisis response?
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A
Whenever the individual is uncooperative
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B
Only as a last resort when there is imminent danger to self or others
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C
As soon as the individual begins showing signs of agitation
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D
Only after a mental health professional approves its use