De-escalation

Download this free eBook to learn why and how departments should strive to avoid high-speed pursuits through a combination of de-escalation tactics, training and technology

Of the nearly 50,000 annual crisis-related calls for service, the San Francisco Police Department used force only 51 times

Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation

This 2019 film follows two Texas police officers in their quest to improve outcomes for mental crisis calls

The scenarios, which are based on real-life situations, range from an actual use-of-force situation to a de-escalation using verbal communication

Reflex Protect Presidia Gel doesn’t spread once sprayed, and its effects can be easily reversed once compliance is achieved for quicker relief to the suspect and a quicker return to duty for the officer

Interactions with suspects can go from calm to violent within seconds, and officers need multiple tools to respond to varying levels of non-compliance

A detective and a doctor explain why Presidia Gel and Reflex Remove close the gap when it comes to self-defense and why they both carry it on the job

Whenever officers respond to calls, they must constantly assess the mission they are tasked with – and that mission can change at any time

Learning to apply this hold short of pressure also means it can be used as a tactically superior escort hold

These techniques can’t be learned through casual viewing or assimilation. They can only be learned and maintained through repetition

A mental health professional acting as an on-scene consultant to police officers can reduce the likelihood of the situation escalating to violence

Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem

The cop-crafted scenarios and varied outcomes offered by VirTra help officers practice making decisions in real time to develop more effective de-escalation tactics

Reality-based scenarios can help improve communication techniques to reduce use of force in calls involving people in emotional distress