De-escalation

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

Research indicates that rural locations have higher rates of mental illness, opiate addiction and suicide than urban areas

Researchers are investigating the full spectrum of injuries that officers sustain while interacting, arresting, detaining, or pursuing suspects

New project will identify effective conflict resolution strategies through video footage review of police encounters

A comprehensive program combines strategies used by law enforcement trainers, pro athletes, doctors and use of force experts

3 ways law enforcement agencies can manage high-risk vehicle events and rebuild trust with the community

We must ensure that police reform proposals reflect the latest human performance and decision-making research

The ICAT training program may well be the only model of de-escalation empirically shown to have a meaningful impact

A combination of factors enabled talking down an agitated subject in possession of two knives

Using some real-world incidents, we can identify four basic de-escalation principles that may be of immediate applicability in your agency

From mixed martial arts to sleep deprivation, here are some of the most popular Policing Matters podcasts of the year

When law enforcement practices become political fodder, both officers and civilians lose

The publication provides strategies for attaining safety and security while mitigating the potential for violent confrontations

When it comes to the use of force, officers are making decisions so incredibly complex and swift that it is impossible to know all of the intricacies in retrospect

Members of legislative bodies and civilian oversight boards should be urged to engage in some law enforcement training