Tag: de-escalation techniques
New Laws Limit Police Use of Force in 12 States
Over the past year, 12 states have enacted sweeping reforms to limit police use of force, marking the most significant shift in law enforcement...
Police Use of Force in Mental Health Crises Under Scrutiny
Nearly one in four fatal police encounters in the U.S. involves a person experiencing a mental health crisis. This alarming statistic has sparked intense...
Understanding Police Crisis Intervention Teams: 5 Key Facts
Nearly 1 in 5 fatal police encounters involves a person experiencing a mental health crisis. This stark reality underscores the critical need for specialized...
2023 Use of Force Reform Aims to Reduce Police Violence by 30%
Police use of force remains a critical issue, with the Washington Post's Fatal Force database reporting 1,055 fatal police shootings in 2022 alone. Amid...
Understanding the 4 Key Factors of Police Reasonable Force
Every 6 hours, a police officer in the United States uses deadly force. This stark reality underscores the critical need to understand the concept...
When Police Can Legally Use Force: Key Factors
Every year, law enforcement officers in the United States make approximately 10 million arrests, and in a small fraction of these incidents, force is...