Case Law & Resources: Nevada
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De-escalation defined as "A reduction of the intensity of a conflict or potentially violent situation." States that "while the public expectation has changed, the Law [sic] has not."
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Recommends that agency training programs identify different methods for de-escalation in a crisis.
Relevant Excerpt
In recent years, changes in social attitudes toward Law Enforcement have resulted in a public expectation that it is a Peace Officer’s responsibility to completely control a situation and thereby mitigate or eliminate the need to use force. While this expectation is not realistic, it exists and must be acknowledged. It is important to note that while the public expectation has changed, the Law has not. Landmark case decisions of the U.S. Supreme Court remain as the legal standard for judging reasonable force.
POST recommends that agency training programs include the following information: I. Identify different methods for de-escalation in a crisis . . . .
Law review article that examines the intersection of race and reasonableness in police use of deadly force. Discusses de-escalation in the context of revised agency policies and police training. Suggests requiring additional training that specifically addresses the role of race in officers' perceptions of risk and their decision-making in potentially dangerous interactions. Reports that of Nevada's 17 counties, 2 counties had Crisis Intervention Training programs.
Counties with CIT Training Programs: 2
Total Counties: 17
% of Counties with CIT Training Programs: 11.76%