Purpose A narrative review of existing research literature was conducted to identify practices
that are likely to improve the quality of de-escalation and use-of-force training for police …

We conducted a narrative review of existing literature to identify the knowledge, skills, and
abilities (KSAs) necessary for officers who police in democratic societies to successfully …

Research summary Changing police use of force policies and training to incorporate de‐
escalation tactics is one of the most routinely recommended police reform measures …

Research Summary We administered a survey experiment to a national sample of 1068 US
adults in April 2020 to determine the factors that shape support for various policing tactics in …

Leading police scholars and practitioners were asked to reflect on the most urgent issues
that need to be addressed on the topic of use of force. Four themes emerged from their …

Abstract Research Question How adequate is research in the USA for discovering best
policies and practices, and best implementation strategies, for reducing loss of life and injury …

As police agencies continue to incorporate body-worn cameras, it becomes increasingly
important for researchers and practitioners to explore how to best use these data to better …

Cultural stereotypes that link Black race to crime in the United States originated with and are
perpetuated by policies that result in the disproportionate criminalization and punishment of …

Objectives We test the impact of de-escalation training on the behavior of officers in the
Tempe (AZ) Police Department. Methods The training was delivered via a squad-based …

In recent months, law enforcement officers have been faced with an unprecedented set of
circumstances, navigating major social unrest in communities amid a pandemic and …