De-escalation
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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
Law enforcement agencies across the country are using a variety of virtual reality and simulation training to better protect and serve
A look at some of the discussions and legislation that has been passed in major training areas over the past year
Partnership between Arizona State University and Tempe PD yielded a curriculum designed to help officers keep contacts with the public peaceful and productive
For a positive outcome in a heated situation, you must first de-escalate yourself and then the situation to solve the problem
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If we can manage our own emotions by understanding how an irate person affects us, we can remain calm in the face of provocation
Download this free eBook to learn why and how departments should strive to avoid high-speed pursuits through a combination of de-escalation tactics, training and technology
Of the nearly 50,000 annual crisis-related calls for service, the San Francisco Police Department used force only 51 times
Having a toolbox filled with effective tools to instantly stop and/or discourage resistance can de-escalate many a situation
The scenarios, which are based on real-life situations, range from an actual use-of-force situation to a de-escalation using verbal communication
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Interactions with suspects can go from calm to violent within seconds, and officers need multiple tools to respond to varying levels of non-compliance
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Whenever officers respond to calls, they must constantly assess the mission they are tasked with – and that mission can change at any time
Learning to apply this hold short of pressure also means it can be used as a tactically superior escort hold
These techniques can’t be learned through casual viewing or assimilation. They can only be learned and maintained through repetition
A mental health professional acting as an on-scene consultant to police officers can reduce the likelihood of the situation escalating to violence
Training is a necessity and should be an ongoing priority at every police agency, but getting it done is not as simple as it may seem
The officers, who were stabbed in the face and head, called in the department’s special response team and a crisis negotiator
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Officers who use simulation training programs are more confident, use less force
Reality-based scenarios can help improve communication techniques to reduce use of force in calls involving people in emotional distress
The cop-crafted scenarios and varied outcomes offered by VirTra help officers practice making decisions in real time to develop more effective de-escalation tactics
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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
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