In the 1980s the traditional Hippocratic term excited delirium was transplanted from the
bedsides of febrile, agitated and disoriented patients to the streets of Miami. Deaths in …

The proliferation of TASER devices among police forces internationally has been
accompanied by concerns about injuries and health effects, and about the use of TASER …

This article presents evidence that exposure to officer-involved deaths of low-threat Black
victims increases political interest and voter turnout among Black respondents under age 40 …

Excited delirium syndrome (ExDS) is a controversial and disputed diagnosis involving
altered mentation, agitation, and, frequently, substance abuse. Recently, it has become a …

The safety of placing suspects in the prone position following police use of force has been
debated extensively, particularly in the context of sudden in-custody death. The proportion of …

Although scholars have recognized the utility of conductive energy devices as less-than-
lethal force tools, there have been concerns over the misuse of the device and the adverse …

This Element explores the factors that lead the public to pay attention to and mobilize in
support of victims of officer-involved killings. The author argues that race is the most …

This article identifies the justification frame as a common narrative used by public officials to
justify the use of lethal force by police. Officials deploy the justification frame to obfuscate the …

Editorial delirium would seem a logical place to start, but given the lack of an accepted case
definition for this condition, a study in ordinary delirium might have to do. For those who …

Knowledge and controversy surrounding excited delirium syndrome (ExDS) continues to
evolve. ExDS subjects have features that are overwhelmingly similar, especially in the …