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Panel debates meaning of "de-escalation" after BPD training; members suggest distinguishing verbal and physical tactics
Summary
Panel members discussed differing community and police meanings of "de-escalation" after observing BPD training, recommending clearer language (for example, "verbal de-escalation" vs. "physical de-escalation") and community-focused outreach to align expectations.
Panel members spent a substantial portion of the meeting discussing how the term "de-escalation" is used by Boulder Police Department trainers and how community members interpret the term differently.
Members said police training often treats de-escalation as a set of tactics that can include controlled physical techniques (e.g., holds or takedowns) intended to reduce immediate threat, while…
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