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.
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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
Training, tactics and tools give officers options for resolving potential conflict without contact
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Defensive tactics skills and verbal communication skills should not be an either/or option
Being a good communicator is not just about making your voice heard
There is one New Year’s resolution that should be on every officer’s list ‒ to increase the time you dedicate to training this coming year
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A tactical pause can help a law enforcement officer get back into “control” after being involved in a stressful incident
When officers deploy de-escalation tactics in the field, they should do so in conjunction with other concepts like the ‘Safety Priorities’
This approach attempts to make the situation fit the tactics regardless of the totality of the circumstance
SB 230 requires police departments to change training guidelines and policies to reflect a new emphasis on de-escalation, crisis intervention
Some politicians, national media, plaintiffs’ attorneys and anti-law enforcement activists are mischaracterizing AB 392 as a major re-writing of the law on use of force
While AB 392 emphasizes the importance of establishing clear use-of-force policies in California, there is not universal access to the necessary training to achieve those standards
A roadmap helps agencies adapt solutions to the scale needed for their jurisdiction with a focus on four key outcomes that allow agencies to see if their efforts are succeeding
The proper opportunity – limited risk to innocent people or officers – is necessary for de-escalation to be successful
Classroom lectures simply can’t replicate the real-world conditions in which officers must make split-second decisions
VirTra now offers a monthly subscription program to provide customizable, realistic simulation training without a large capital investment
Our goal was to make officers in a “start-up” department ethically driven, effective communicators and tactically proficient
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss how things went from bad to worse in Charm City
The Vitals app and Bluetooth beacon share critical, user-specific information to guide first responders in interactions with vulnerable persons
From active shooter response protocols to screening processes for new recruits, police leaders will face many challenges in the coming year
Soft skills are challenging to quantify and measure, but are something that criminal justice employers seek out in candidates
We cannot allow the de-escalation narrative to put the safety of criminals before the safety of innocents and the police
There are some common phrases that can escalate situations and generally counter an officer’s effort to effectively communicate
De-escalation is not a tactic. De-escalation is a desired end state
In this podcast segment, Jim and Doug discuss when supervisors overreact
The purpose of suicide intervention is not to solve the person’s crisis but effectively transition them from a street critical incident to treatment
Advanced virtual training systems offer much more than shoot/don’t shoot – they can actually save officers’ lives
When cops encounter a volatile situation that is beyond their control, there are ways for officers to withdraw gracefully and still complete their mission to “protect and serve”
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