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.
Have you tried to talk things down before turning to force? This checklist may help
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
Here’s how you can be more prepared
Gain a comprehensive overview of the current state of research on de-escalation tactics and techniques, and how this research informs training in law enforcement
Officer Jacob Smith spoke to the teen for more than 35 minutes, gradually persuading him to climb over barriers and back to the safety of the road
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A series of community focused initiatives will focus on bridging the gap between policing, technology and mental health
Training, tactics and tools give officers options for resolving potential conflict without contact
Chief Joseph Cecile recorded videos of himself to build trust with the suspect; the videos were texted to the suspect and hours later, the standoff was over
“Whatever happened today, it can be fixed. Don’t pull the trigger,” a deputy said as he calmly spoke to the teen who was pointing a gun at his head
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Strategies for law enforcement officers to improve their interpersonal skills
When your words fail, you must be prepared to physically prevail
Long used across various high-risk industries, simulation training now prepares law enforcement officers to meet today’s challenges
Duty-to-intervene training isn’t just good policy, it’s better for officer well-being
Understanding the impact of recent changes in California law
Wrap Technologies’ BolaWrap enables officers to quickly restrain and gain compliance of non-compliant individuals with minimal risk of injury to the individual or officer
We are seeing increased drone use by SWAT teams resulting in safer incident resolutions for officers and suspects
Record management systems can support de-escalation tactics and provide agencies with analytics to maximize the use of technology in their investigations
Sonoma County sheriff challenges news report and releases body camera video to dispute claims of harassment and retaliation
“Tell me what’s going on. We don’t want to hurt you. Tell me what’s going on,” an officer says
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, all five Montgomery County Constable Offices and the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office will now be equipped with the BolaWrap 150
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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
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