De-escalation Guide!

Verbal De-escalation:

This is the first stage of de-escalation, You would use this by giving the individual warnings in order for the situation to come to an end, this is also the least hostile way and would be used in most cases.

Non-Lethal De-escalation:

This is what you would have to do if Verbal De-escalation does not work, or they are charging towards you with any type of offensive weapon or bladed article. You would use a taser or the non-lethal shotgun to stun the target so you can then detain them and deal with them appropriately (add on time or hand over to pd) 

Lethal De-escalation:

This is the last option in the de-escalation process and the option you want to avoid at all costs. You would use this if a situation arises where you or another officer are being fired upon or your life is in danger (e.g your getting stabbed by a shank, or attacked with any sort of melee weapon and you cannot reach them with your taser in time) You would only use this option if you or another person's life is in danger.