De-escalation: Connecticut Training Requirements
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First enacted Jan. 1, 2019
Effective date Jun. 11, 2020
Law enforcement units are required to adopt a use of force policy according to minimum standards and practices established by the Connecticut Compliance to Law Enforcement Standards and Practices (CLESP) Program. These minimum standards and practices include a guideline that officers deploy de-escalation strategies and verbal warnings prior to using force, when feasible.
(16) The agency has a policy concerning the use of force including deadly force that complies with current state and federal law. The use of force policy must explicitly address a law enforcement officer's duty to intervene and report unreasonable, excessive, and/or illegal use of force. The policy shall include the following provisions:
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(b) A requirement that officers deploy de-escalation/calming strategies and/or verbal warnings prior to the use of force when feasible; . . .