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suicide by cop  

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  • Suicide by cop (SbC) is a phenomenon confronted by police officers in which suicidal individuals behave in such a way as to force officers to use lethal force against them. Research findings have found common characteristics and behaviors among SbC subjects. [Source: Encyclopedia of Psychology and Law; Suicide by Cop]

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