De-escalation

The Calif. department’s changes stem from an incident where the pepper balls were fired at a suspect after police stopped a car in search of a stolen vehicle

The department’s After Action Report identifies 17 areas of analysis with recommendations for improvements, including improvements to de-escalation techniques and training

This officer's words were like magic

Over 500 U.S. police agencies currently use the remote restraint devices

"I said to him: 'I'm not gonna let you die.' I created a friendship at that moment," said Miguel Sanchez

The film follows two Texas police officers in their quest to improve outcomes for mental crisis calls

One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both

Engaging in meditation won’t just improve your health, it will also improve your performance as a police officer

Chief denounced the behavior and commended the officer who acted inline with the department's policy to intervene

Law enforcement officers can sometimes avoid escalating situations by taking the time to understand the other person's perspective

Deputies will use iPads to give people in crisis access to a mental health professional

Experts explain the reasons virtual reality is an emerging and important teaching tool for officers of all experience levels

Officers can use a new, sticky spray to subdue suspects safely in more situations, without affecting themselves or bystanders

Officials said the center's 300-degree, five-screen VirTra training simulator, which has around 300 scenarios, is the first of its kind in Oklahoma

The new program includes VR training modules in firearms, de-escalation and community engagement