Coming Soon to a Police Force Near You?
July 19th, 2010
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A UK Police Federation article that seems to advocate the forced chemical sedation of suspects is a move into dangerous territory.
It appears that the Federation wish to formulate a strategy which they hope will lead to recognition and acceptance of so-called “excited delirious syndrome” and to formalise chemical methods of dealing with suspects who exhibit symptoms they say are associated with it including: running for no apparent reason; running wildly; being naked (trying to get cool); stripping off clothes (trying to get cool); apparent superhuman strength; seemingly unlimited endurance; violent resistance; violent resistance after being restrained; muscle rigidity; and the subject claiming “he can’t breathe”.
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