Lewis “Von” Kliem, MCJ, JD, LLM

With nearly 30 years in the criminal justice profession, Lewis “Von” Kliem, MCJ, JD, LLM, worked as a civilian police officer, attorney, educator and author. Von is an Attorney II for Lexipol, the executive editor of Force Science News and co-owner of Von Kliem Consulting, LLC, where he trains and consults on constitutional policing, use of force analysis, crisis communications and trauma-informed interviewing.

Full list of Lewis “Von” Kliem, MCJ, JD, LLM results

Realistic law enforcement de-escalation: Legitimacy and force
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Tactical decisions, including the decision to use force, require a quick calculation of the risk of action against the risk of delay
Realistic law enforcement de-escalation: Learning from the mental health profession
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De-escalation and communication skills are key in the fast-paced, unpredictable world of emergency psychiatry
4 conditions for effective de-escalation
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When not confronted with imminent threats, officers can use discretionary time to set the conditions for effective de-escalation
Military support during a pandemic
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There are many issues police leaders should address to reduce the public anxiety that can accompany an increased military presence in communities