Lawful Use of Force is Deescalation.

The use of lawful and appropriate force by law enforcement is deescalation. Deescalation is a buzzword in popular social circles and the media. It’s over dramatized portrayal as the magical solution to most issues has socially morphed it into something it is not. People demand deescalation training for cops without knowing what deescalation actually is. … Read more

The Totality of the Circumstances

There is a concept called “totality of the circumstances” which seems to be lost on most. What it means is considering all factors that play into a situation. For example, we have seen clips of videos where police are acting horrifically but when we see the whole video, their actions are wholly justified. The amount … Read more