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Interpersonal and Small Group Communication

Minnesota State University, Mankato

2019

Peace officers

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De-Escalation: What Does That Mean Anyway?, Pat Nelson Mar 2019

De-Escalation: What Does That Mean Anyway?, Pat Nelson

Criminal Justice Department Publications

De-escalation is a common phrase in the media and int he general discourse about the criminal justice system, however, the interpretation can vary. This project examines students' understanding of the definition of de-escalation in professional peace officer education. This presentation took place at the 2019 Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences Annual Meeting in Baltimore, MD on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.