De-Escalation vs. Reality

About this episode

The episode discusses the challenges police face in managing volatile individuals and the complexities of de-escalation training.

Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Since the era of deinstitutionalization, police officers have increasingly been tasked with managing the most volatile and unpredictable individuals—often with limited support and few good options. While de-escalation training has become standard, its application has at times been distorted—prioritizing the appearance of restraint over the reality of officer safety. Now, a recent court decision may signal a shift back toward reason—offer...

People in this episode

Hosts: Chris Sherwin, Scott Thorsen, Shaun Ferguson

Topics covered

• de-escalation
• police training
• community trust
• officer safety
• court decisions

Keywords

• de-escalation
• police
• officer safety
• community trust
• court decision

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: police, court

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