Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The video from Akron Police Officer Ryan Westlake's body came shows what happened when he tried to stop 15-year-old Tavion ...

As a senior instructor for the National De-escalation Training Center, I train law enforcement officers how to de-escalate situations that have the potential to turn violent. A couple of weeks ago I ...

Of the $334M federal grants offered to law enforcement agencies nationwide, the Department of Justice reserved almost 15% for de-escalation training. This translates to over $43.6M in funding to ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Certain police calls often require quick thinking and training to handle a delicate situation. Several Newport News police officers are on administrative leave after they ...

FARGO, N.D. (Valley News Live) - The City of Fargo held two de-escalation training sessions at the Civic Center, which they planned after seeing an increase in altercations at and near local bars. Don ...

The Avon Police Department is taking unique steps to ensure the safety of the town’s residents and visitors. Avon is the only police department in the state that requires all its officers to complete ...

Des Moines police recruits underwent a simulated protest as part of their training. The training aims to teach recruits de-escalation tactics and community engagement. The department is shifting from ...

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Police officers are frequently called to scenes where emotions are running high, and decisions need to be made within seconds. The Little Rock Police Department said it is working ...

The Albuquerque Police Department is launching an initiative to help business owners and other establishments become better ...

Free sessions aim to help employees safely handle tense situations and improve workplace safety ...

Local business owners question whether safety training shifts law enforcement’s responsibility onto them during violent encounters ...