PROVIDENCE – When David E. Lambert began his law enforcement career more than three decades ago, there was little talk of mental illness or the impact of post-traumatic stress disorder. The powerful ...

As a senior instructor for the National De-escalation Training Center, I train law enforcement officers how to de-escalate situations that have the potential to turn violent. A couple of weeks ago I ...

Hostile interactions between civilians and law enforcement, "often sensationalized in the media," aren't usually the reality. That's according to a recent study by the Leon County Sheriff's Office ...

The Canton Police Department is providing de-escalation training to its officers over four weeks. The training, funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, focuses on using communication and ...

Many people, within the course of their employment, encounter individuals who potentially pose a threat to themselves or others. This dilemma is faced by security professionals, healthcare ...