@article{ref1,
title="Expert officer perceptions of de-escalation in policing",
journal="Policing (Bradford)",
year="2019",
author="Todak, Natalie and White, Michael D.",
volume="42",
number="5",
pages="832-846",
abstract="PURPOSE The purpose of this paper is to examine perceptions of de-escalation among police officers who were nominated by peers as the most skilled at this strategy. <br><br>DESIGN/METHODOLOGY/APPROACH A peer nomination process identified eight skilled de-escalators in one department. Interviews were conducted with the officers individually. Additionally, in a focus group, the officers watched and debriefed body-worn camera videos for themes related to de-escalation. <br><br>FINDINGS Officers defined de-escalation as bringing calm to a conflict using the least amount of force possible. They said it could also be used preventatively. They identified de-escalation tactics, characteristics of skilled de-escalators and situations in which de-escalation is less effective. <br><br>ORIGINALITY/VALUE This study initiates research into a much discussed but rarely researched topic. Future studies should continue to work toward a definition of de-escalation and understand how it can be used in policing to reduce violence, protect life and enhance police legitimacy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1363-951X",
doi="10.1108/PIJPSM-12-2018-0185",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/PIJPSM-12-2018-0185"
}