De-escalation
Police1’s De-escalation topic page delivers training strategies, case studies and expert insights to help officers reduce use of force, build trust and improve safety in high-stress encounters. Access webinars, videos and articles on communication tactics, crisis intervention and scenario-based training designed for patrol, supervisors and chiefs. Stay current with evolving policies and proven practices that strengthen officer performance and community relations.
As VR technology improves, complex scenarios can be developed that provide real value for officer training, as well as improve community engagement
Often used to create immersive gaming environments, virtual reality technology is being used to train officers to work through dangerous situations in safety
Law enforcement agencies across the country are using a variety of virtual reality and simulation training to better protect and serve
Utah police officers kept their cool and remained professional as a city councilor ranted about their lack of training and conduct
The Peacekeeper Baton has been praised for its reliability, effectiveness and lifesaving performance across law enforcement and military operations
How today’s baton overcomes outdated perceptions and avoids the problems of the past
The evolving need for reliable, effective less-lethal options in law enforcement
Have you tried to talk things down before turning to force? This checklist may help
Just 30 minutes after completing Axon’s VR TASER training, Lincoln PD Officer Alessandra Winterbauer used her TASER 10 to prevent a suicide-by-cop outcome
Apply these principles to de-escalate confrontations, reduce complaints and increase cooperation
From crisis calls to tactical decision-making, discover how to apply de-escalation effectively while balancing officer safety, public trust and evolving policies
Meet three black belt officers using martial arts to transform police training — locally, virtually and internationally
From tense standoffs to lifesaving resolutions, Elizabeth Prillinger brings nearly two decades of law enforcement experience to her role as a hostage negotiator in one of America’s busiest cities
The UMX 414 Platform is setting a new global standard in less lethal de-escalation solutions
Warren Police Department officers deployed a TASER which caused the suspect, who was threatening bystanders, to drop both knives and fall to the ground
A three-minute police response was fast, but the officer’s quick thinking bridged the critical gap
Learn how the International De-Escalation Association’s three-pillar approach — neuroscience, personality science and core human drivers — is shaping de-escalation training
Get an inside look at some of the vendors from the International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association Conference
Training members of the public in de-escalation techniques could decrease the risk to officers, the public and individuals in crisis
Keeping first responders safe with Spot
Former Officer Danny Golden was paralyzed after being shot in the spine during a bar fight while allegedly trying to de-escalate the situation
We cannot effectively de-escalate a situation if we cannot de-escalate ourselves
“Due to the outstanding job by our officers, a very dangerous situation was controlled and no one was hurt,” the Sterling Heights Police Department stated. “Furthermore, the subject obtained much-needed treatment at the hospital”
Hear directly from those at the helm of these critical operations, as they share their challenges, successes and vision for the future of crisis intervention
How an ancient tool inspired today’s non-lethal, non-contact restraint BolaWrap
Amid the threat posed by a man armed with a Katana, officers demonstrate exceptional de-escalation skills
Jamie Borden discusses how de-escalation is not just a tactic but a goal, achieved through a range of tactical endeavors based on the dynamic circumstances officers face
De-escalation is safe and realistic only under specific conditions
Dash camera video supplied by the driver appears to show the Meriden Police Officer get out of his car, threaten the driver with a ticket and hit him in the face
