Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Rep. Steven Roberts Jr. of St. Louis: Two De-Escalation Tips for Police Officers


Rep. Steven Roberts of St. Louis, Missouri, knows that police officers are an important part of a strong, healthy community, and he shares that there a variety of ways to de-escalate a tense situation that will help police officers do their jobs safely.:



·   De-escalation comes down to words, and it’s very important that as a police officer, you make genuine contact with the person you are talking with. Knowing the right thing to say in the right moment to make that initial contact is vital.

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Rather than becoming upset by the cause, focus on what a positive outcome looks like for the particular situation in front of you. While it’s valuable information to know the source of the problem, it’s more important that you deal with the situation at hand quickly and effectively to ensure that no one gets hurt.

Rep. Steven Roberts Jr. was born in St. Louis, Missouri.

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