Hidden Threads: De-Escalation, Split-Second Decisions, and the Murdaugh Trial Twist

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Macky and Jus discuss de-escalation in policing and the latest developments in the Alex Murdaugh case.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Hidden Threads, Macky and Jus dive into one of the most critical and controversial aspects of modern policing: de-escalation. Drawing from real-world encounters, we break down what effective de-escalation looks like, where officers succeed, where situations spiral, and the split-second human factors that can turn routine encounters into national headlines. We also unpack the latest developments in the Alex Murdaugh case, including the granting of a new tria...

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Host: Macky Outlaw

Guest: Jus

Topics covered

• de-escalation
• policing
• Murdaugh trial
• split-second decisions
• real-world encounters

Keywords

• de-escalation
• policing
• Murdaugh trial
• split-second decisions
• real-world encounters

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