This applicant is proposing an agency wide comprehensive approach to DE-escalation that will include the following goals with corresponding major activities: 1) training - developing MOU with…

This applicant is proposing an agency wide comprehensive approach to DE-escalation that will include the following goals with corresponding major activities: 1) training - developing MOU with participating agencies, purchasing VR / AR technology and use IT for an immersive training experience for those non common type situations that provide an invaluable balance of stress, critical thinking skills and fast paced decision making in order to come to a successful conclusion. 2) policy and program development - develop a policy team to review and update current use of force and related to DE-escalation. 3) review and analysis - data analysis and after-action reviews for policy and ethical compliance of each use of force incidents. Investigate and review all complaints and analyze data. Conduct community surveys. 4) build community partnerships- develop a community outreach / media relation plan that includes community outreach events. Provide updates to the community on department training and policies related to DE-escalation, intended outcomes of the program, how community members can work cooperatively with the police department to facilitate DE-escalation and opportunities for the public to use the simulator.