Human Rights

Are Police Getting Proper Training On How To De-Escalate Situations?

The reaction to police shootings in the U.S. ranges from rage to confusion and now there's a conversation about how they might be preventable.

Are Police Getting Proper Training On How To De-Escalate Situations?
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"The Day Ahead" speaks with former police chief David Couper who shares his insight into why de-escalation training for police officers should be a top priority and ultimately might help put an end to the alarming number of police shootings in the United States.