1/ 🚨 Day 8 of our #APB Winter 2025 spotlight! 🚨 Today’s feature: “Can De-escalation Training Reduce Use of Force and Injuries to Citizens Without Risking Officer Safety?” by Carlena Orosco, Michael White, & Seth Watts. A thread 🧵👇 #DeEscalation #PoliceTraining - ThreadSky

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kirkluther.bsky.social • 44 days ago

1/ 🚨 Day 8 of our #APB Winter 2025 spotlight! 🚨
Today’s feature: “Can De-escalation Training Reduce Use of Force and Injuries to Citizens Without Risking Officer Safety?” by Carlena Orosco, Michael White, & Seth Watts. A thread 🧵👇 #DeEscalation #PoliceTraining

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kirkluther.bsky.social•44 days ago

2/ Does de-escalation training work? In Tempe, AZ, officers who received specialized de-escalation training used fewer forceful tactics and caused fewer injuries—without increasing risks to themselves. 💡 #LawEnforcementInnovation

kirkluther.bsky.social•44 days ago

3/ Key results:
🔻 96% decrease in strikes by specialty squads
🔻 47% decrease in TASER use by patrol squads
🔻 58% fewer injuries to citizens during use-of-force encounters
⏳ Trained officers spent more time on scene, focusing on patience and assessment. #CommunitySafety

kirkluther.bsky.social•44 days ago

4/ Concerned that de-escalation slows officers down or puts them at risk? This study found no increase in officer injuries—proving safety and effectiveness can go hand in hand. 🤝 #OfficerSafety

kirkluther.bsky.social•44 days ago

5/ The takeaway: Tailored de-escalation training works. It reduces harm, fosters trust, and keeps officers safe. Ready to learn how? https://appliedpolicebriefings.com #PolicingWithPurpose #EffectivePolicing

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