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Which of the following is NOT a deescalation technique that can be documented?
Which of the following is NOT a deescalation technique that can be documented?
- Use of additional officers
- Communication techniques utilized
- Use of physical force (correct)
- Information gathered prior to arrival
Assessing the situation includes determining if there is an imminent threat that requires action.
Assessing the situation includes determining if there is an imminent threat that requires action.
True (A)
List two factors to consider when assessing risks in a potentially threatening situation.
List two factors to consider when assessing risks in a potentially threatening situation.
The subject’s behavior, access to weapons
Officers must consider legal obligations when determining if they have a legal reason to __________.
Officers must consider legal obligations when determining if they have a legal reason to __________.
Which of the following best describes a key component of successful deescalation?
Which of the following best describes a key component of successful deescalation?
Match the following assessment considerations with their descriptions:
Match the following assessment considerations with their descriptions:
Distance can be used as a deescalation technique.
Distance can be used as a deescalation technique.
What should officers assess regarding their own agency policies?
What should officers assess regarding their own agency policies?
Which of the following is a common misconception about de-escalation?
Which of the following is a common misconception about de-escalation?
De-escalation is considered a soft form of policing.
De-escalation is considered a soft form of policing.
What is one major benefit of using de-escalation techniques?
What is one major benefit of using de-escalation techniques?
The highest priority of California law is safeguarding the life, dignity, and _______ of all persons.
The highest priority of California law is safeguarding the life, dignity, and _______ of all persons.
Which strategy should officers consider when dealing with a resistant suspect?
Which strategy should officers consider when dealing with a resistant suspect?
De-escalation techniques are deemed too difficult to apply in rapidly changing situations.
De-escalation techniques are deemed too difficult to apply in rapidly changing situations.
What principle should guide law enforcement officers in their interactions with the public?
What principle should guide law enforcement officers in their interactions with the public?
Match the following benefits of de-escalation with their descriptions:
Match the following benefits of de-escalation with their descriptions:
What is the main goal of deescalation techniques?
What is the main goal of deescalation techniques?
Deescalation is solely about removing the use of force in all situations.
Deescalation is solely about removing the use of force in all situations.
What is the definition of deescalation?
What is the definition of deescalation?
Deescalation may result in improved decision-making, reduction in situational intensity, and greater __________ compliance.
Deescalation may result in improved decision-making, reduction in situational intensity, and greater __________ compliance.
Match the following deescalation strategies with their descriptions:
Match the following deescalation strategies with their descriptions:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective communication techniques during a deescalation?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of effective communication techniques during a deescalation?
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Study Notes
Deescalation
- Deescalation employs strategies to reduce situational intensity, enhancing decision-making and encouraging voluntary compliance from the public.
- Misconceptions include beliefs that force indicates failed deescalation, that it's a soft policing method, or that it requires officer retreat or loss of control.
- Deescalation provides numerous benefits, such as fostering public trust, improving officer and public safety, enhancing community cooperation, and supporting officer wellness.
History and Legal Framework
- California law prioritizes the safeguarding of life, dignity, and liberty, guiding officers to respect human life in all interactions.
- Officers must employ deescalation techniques when dealing with non-compliant individuals, aiming to resolve situations without elevated force.
- Documented deescalation techniques include pre-arrival information gathering, maintaining distance, deploying additional officers, and evaluating communication efficacy.
Critical Decision-Making Model
- Assessing a situation involves identifying threats or risks to others, determining the necessity for immediate responses, and evaluating any imminent dangers.
- Key assessment areas include situational awareness, resource requests, cover options, and distance from potential threats.
- Risks to evaluate encompass the subject's behavior, condition, communication barriers, weapon access, and any specialized skills they may possess.
- Officers must also navigate legal obligations, including understanding their powers under federal, state, and local laws and ensuring their actions align with agency policy.
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