Webinar

De-Escalation: When & How to Make It Work

View On-Demand (Recorded May 10, 2018)

Presented in partnership with Force Science Institute

De-escalation is often billed as the answer to reducing police use of force. Some people have even come to expect police officers to use de-escalation in nearly every encounter. The reality, of course, is much more complicated. 

This webinar will focus on the role de-escalation plays in police encounters with persons in crisis. Join Force Science Institute and Lexipol to learn how to minimize risk to yourself and others when confronting people who are mentally ill or otherwise in an emotional crisis. 

You’ll learn: 

  • Situations that are most suited for de-escalation—and those that are not
  • The current state of case law on de-escalation tactics
  • Tactics to make contact, build rapport and wield influence when dealing with persons in crisis
  • Actions to consider when de-escalation fails 

Presented by:

Bill Lewinski, Ph.D.                                     Founder & Director, Force Science Institute

Chief (Ret.) Mike Ranalli                             Program Manager, Lexipol

Register now