BROOKLYN PARK POLICE DE-

ESCALATION
Presenter’s Name
Institutional Affiliation
Date
De-escalation Openness and Transparency
Policy
• The department's Policy is easily accessible and does a great job of
explaining each procedure and strategy as outlined.
• The guidebook did a fantastic job of explaining when deadly force was
required, why de-escalation isn't always the best choice.
• It is a policy created to ensure that police officers respond to situations
in a respectful, non-violent manner and with the highest degree of
transparency possible.
• This policy encourages officers to disclose all information relevant to
the de-escalation of a situation, including their use of force options and
any interactions with individuals involved.
 De-Escalation Tactics and Techniques
The De-Escalation tactics and techniques in
the Brooklyn Police manual include the
following:
Dignity
Patience
Remain Calm
Communicate
Equity
Contain threat
Request resources
Move to a better position
Employ the training you have
received
 Team Tactics

• They included making a request for resources as one of their de-escalation

strategies.

• The policy manual went on to divide this down into more manageable

chunks, saying things like "Ask for more police to assist calm a situation or

decrease the sort of force that is required.“

• Request staff who are trained in CIT, cops who are armed with extra less-

lethal equipment, or even individuals from outside the organization if the

circumstances need it (Lexipol, LLC 2021).

 Communication

Communicate

• Make use of verbal persuasion, advice,

empathy, or cautions as appropriate.

Explain

• Describe your actions, their options,

and the outcomes you expect. In many

cases, stress may be reduced by simply

explaining what will happen.

 Communication Cont.

Listen

• Give them a chance to tell their side of the story, express their frustrations,

and be heard. People generally simply want to have their voices heard.

Equity

• Justify your next step by explaining why it is necessary. The justification

has to be objective and non-discriminatory, and it needs to demonstrate that

their opinions were taken into account.

 Training

• Within 6 months of hiring, or a fair

period of time if part of an academy
sponsored by BPD, all Brooklyn
Police Department personnel will
receive training in de-escalation
methods.
• The Brooklyn Police Department will
hold intermediate firearm and other
use of force training as well as provide
ongoing de-escalation training.
(Lexipol, LLC, 2021)
 Avoiding Re-Escalation

• The policy manual did not have a dedicated

section on preventing a reescalation, but I

believe the topic is well covered in the list

of de-escalation procedures provided there.

• When it comes to defusing a situation and

keeping it from escalating again, I believe

that respect, patience, and controlling the

danger are the most important factors they

emphasize.
 References

Oliva, J. R., Morgan, R., & Compton, M. T. (2010). A practical overview of de-

escalation skills in law enforcement: Helping individuals in crisis while reducing

police liability and injury. Journal of Police Crisis Negotiations, 10(1-2), 15-29.

Lexipol, LLC. (2021). De-escalation and use of force - pearland, TX. https://

www.pearlandtx.gov/home/showdocument

Jackman, T. (2021). Amid rising police violence, New York City police to train entire

force in de-escalation. Washington Post.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/06/23/new-york-police-deescalate/