The move comes as two Aurora paramedics face felony charges for giving Elijah McClain, an unarmed, innocent Black man, an overdose of ketamine, in part, because they believed he was suffering from the condition.

Colorado’s law enforcement officers will no longer recognize “excited delirium” after a state regulatory board voted to strike the controversial diagnosis on Friday from all training documents starting in January.

The move, which was passed at the state Peace Officers Standards and Training board meeting unanimously and without debate, comes as two Aurora paramedics face felony charges for giving Elijah McClain, an unarmed, innocent Black man, an overdose of ketamine, in part, because they believed he was suffering from the condition.

  • be_excellent_to_each_other
    40•7 months ago

    McClain was catatonic and not speaking at that time, but law enforcement officers can be heard on body-worn cameras telling the medics that he was exhibiting “crazy” strength and that he nearly did a push-up with all three officers holding him down at one time.

    It’s amazing what feats the human body can perform when trying to save its own life. A shame these folks were so determined to kill him. Don’t listen to the audio from the bodycam on this one or read a transcript unless you want to weep for the cruel loss of a gentle soul.

    • @blurg
      5•7 months ago

      nearly did a push-up

      Sounds more like: couldn’t do a push-up.