Feb. 1, 2023

De-escalation is a Process, how officers stay calm during an escalated situation

De-escalation is a Process, how officers stay calm during an escalated situation

We recently were asked about what is meant by the term "feasibility" when referring to laws that reference De-escalation. In dealing with law enforcement the word feasible means that the officer perceives that an incident is reasonably capable of...

We recently were asked about what is meant by the term "feasibility" when referring to laws that reference De-escalation. In dealing with law enforcement the word feasible means that the officer perceives that an incident is reasonably capable of de-escalation under the circumstances while still achieving the arrest or lawful objective without increasing risk to the officer or another person.