De-escalation
De-escalation is safe and realistic only under specific conditions
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The BRINC Ball two-way communication device is built to enhance de-escalation
The changes include centralizing the Crisis Intervention Team and equipping CIT officers with less lethal weapons such as Bolawraps
The bill will help PDs adopt de-escalation training when encountering individuals with mental health issues in an effort to reduce officer-involved fatalities
“It’s important that we do whatever we can to sharpen our skill set to make sure that everyone involved in an incident walks away.”
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Deputy Chris Mobley was on his way home when he saw a man dive out of a moving van; Mobley tried to help the man, who later stole his gun and threatened to kill himself
A web-based police training course outlines public safety de-escalation tactics for military veterans in crisis
The funds will purchase a training simulator that features immersive instructional scenarios focused on de-escalation, autism awareness and communication tactics
Police offered to transport the suspect to a local hospital just before he lunged toward an officer with a knife
They are meant for daily and critical decision-making and apply to officers, supervisors and managers in patrol and special operations
Porter Burks, who was fatally shot after charging at officers with a knife, had a long history of mental illness
Pasco County’s specially trained K9s help officers de-escalate tense situations and build relationships in the community
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
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
One agency is using virtual reality to tackle both
Chief denounced the behavior and commended the officer who acted inline with the department’s policy to intervene
Engaging in meditation won’t just improve your health, it will also improve your performance as a police officer
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Deputies will use iPads to give people in crisis access to a mental health professional
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