De-escalation

Question 1

Core of the CDM

Answer 1

1. Police ethics
2. The values of the police agency
3. Proportionality
4. The sanctity of the human life

Question 2

5 Step’s of the CDM

Answer 2

1. Collect information
2. Assess situation, threats, and risks
3. Consider police powers & agency policy
4. Identify options & determine best course of action
5. Act, review, and re-assess

Question 3

Articulate the benefits of the CDM:

1. _______
2. ________
3. ________
4. ________
5. _________

Answer 3

1. Articulate the benefits of the CDM
2. Organize the decision-making process
3. Assists officers to make better decisions
4. Assists officers in explaining their actions after the incident to provide a structured,
5. rational explanation increasing credibility.

Question 4

5 universal truths of human interaction:

Answer 4

1. People feel the need to be respected
2. People would rather be asked than told
3. People have a desire to know why.
4. People prefer to have options over threats
5. People want to have a second chance

Question 5

Explain the (80/20 rule).

Answer 5

80% of your time is spent listening and 20% talking