EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 32 MIN
De-Escalation vs. Reality
from 3 Cops Talk - Rebuilding Community Trust · host Chris Sherwin, Scott Thorsen & Shaun Ferguson
Let us know what you think of this episode with a text!Since the era of deinstitutionalization, police officers have increasingly been tasked with managing the most volatile and unpredictable individuals—often with limited support and few good options.While de-escalation training has become standard, its application has at times been distorted—prioritizing the appearance of restraint over the reality of officer safety.Now, a recent court decision may signal a shift back toward reason—offering clarity, balance, and a measure of protection for officers navigating these high-risk encounters.Booth v. Lazzara, No. 24-3894 (6th Cir. 2026)https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/ca6/24-3894/24-3894-2026-01-14.htmlEmail: [email protected]: https://www.3copstalk.comYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCFWKMerhChCE6_s5yFqc4awFacebook: 3 Cops Talk | FacebookInstagram: https://instagram.com/3copstalk?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
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Let us know what you think of this episode with a text! Since the era of deinstitutionalization, police officers have increasingly been tasked with managing the most volatile and unpredictable individuals—often with limited support and few good options. While de-escalation training has become standard, its application has at times been distorted—prioritizing the appearance of restraint over the reality of officer safety. Now, a recent court decision may signal a shift back toward reason—offer...
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