De-escalation
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
De-escalation is safe and realistic only under specific conditions
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
Law enforcement officers can sometimes avoid escalating situations by taking the time to understand the other person’s perspective
Deputies will use iPads to give people in crisis access to a mental health professional
Experts explain the reasons virtual reality is an emerging and important teaching tool for officers of all experience levels
Officials said the center’s 300-degree, five-screen VirTra training simulator, which has around 300 scenarios, is the first of its kind in Oklahoma
Officers can use a new, sticky spray to subdue suspects safely in more situations, without affecting themselves or bystanders
The new program includes VR training modules in firearms, de-escalation and community engagement
Garden City PD in Georgia chose VirTra so officers could build decision-making skills and marksmanship without worrying about scheduling
Technology gives first responders valuable information when they are approaching persons with physical or mental health needs
The simulator involves a motion capture studio in the police academy’s gymnasium, with dozens of cameras and wearable sensors
U.S. Justice Department recognizes deputy’s heroism and quick thinking
The SD Projectile Launcher from Byrna Technologies requires less accuracy to be effective, giving officers added time and distance for safer engagement
I became inspired to teach the concept of de-escalation thanks partially to the bad example of a “pompous cop” and the good advice of an ancient general
A suburban PD’s engagement strategies improvement plan provides officers with new tools to respond to minor police matters
The woman, who was clearly having a mental health crisis, was carrying an AK-47 and appeared to be wearing a vest filled with explosives
The primary challenge for the Richland County Sheriff’s Department Special Response Team going into 2022
Strategies to de-escalate the system to help things go right for people
De-escalation is often presented as a panacea for use of force reduction, but research on the effectiveness of de-escalation techniques is limited
Over $9 million will go toward expansion of the use of crisis intervention teams to embed mental and behavioral health services with law enforcement
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
