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Using some real-world incidents, we can identify four basic de-escalation principles that may be of immediate applicability in your agency

Departments must actively educate communities about the surprising realities of video footage

A recent study examined fatigue’s effects on 53 officers’ decision-making and reaction times when the officers were faced with deadly-force situations

Use your environment for cover while you react to an attack to protect yourself and avoid unnecessary use of force

Officers train together to manage violence, discuss the latest tactics and have a commitment to ensure they all go home, but rarely discuss their mental health

The suspect admitted he had stabbed his friend multiple times, claiming the killing was done in self-defense; an investigation proved otherwise

Intentional focus, perception, and the speed of an event all have an effect on how officers process a deadly force encounter as it unfolds, as well as how they remember it after it’s over