Actually the steps for escalation vary slightly depending on the state/county/city but so far every published one I have read state clearly that hands-off methods are preferred over physical hands-on.
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Actually the steps for escalation vary slightly depending on the state/county/city but so far every published one I have read state clearly that hands-off methods are preferred over physical hands-on.