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| Olugbenga Ajilore |
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| ''Mental health, race, and deadly use of force'' |
| ( 2017, Vol. 37 No.1 ) |
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| This study explored the relationship between suspected mental illness and officer-involved shootings, using data from an independently sourced database. The results showed that African Americans were more likely to be victims of fatal officer-involved shootings, and this likelihood increased for those who displayed signs of mental illness. These findings highlight two important issues: the collection of data regarding officer-involved shootings should include details regarding signs of mental illness, and documentation of the type of mental health issues involved in these incidents should be improved. |
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| Keywords: Race, Mental Health, Officer-Involved Shootings |
JEL: K4 - Legal Procedure, the Legal System, and Illegal Behavior: General
H7 - State and Local Government; Intergovernmental Relations: General |
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| Manuscript Received : Nov 24 2016 | | Manuscript Accepted : Mar 05 2017 |
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