Research in Brief: Reducing Officer and Citizen Injuries

Research in Brief

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Research in Brief: Reducing Officer and Citizen Injuries

Evaluating the Impact of De-escalation Training with the Louisville Metro Police Department

Robin S. Engel, PhD, University of Cincinnati, Ohio; Nicholas Corsaro, PhD, University of Cincinnati; Gabrielle T. Isaza, PhD, IACP/UC Center for Police Research and Policy; Hannah D. McManus, PhD, IACP/UC Center for Police Research and Policy; and Robert J. Schroeder, Interim Chief of Police (Ret.), Louisville Metro Police Department, Kentucky

In recent months, police officers have been faced with an unprecedented set of circumstances, navigating major social unrest in communities amid a pandemic and economic crisis. During this time, efforts have intensified to identify solutions to reduce the frequency and severity of violent encounters between police and the public.