Resource Library

The following products were compiled by the National Policing Institute and are designed to support law enforcement agencies and their community partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating de-escalation and crisis response training programs.

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The Resource Library is intended to provide law enforcement leaders, rank and file officers, community members, and policymakers with evidence-informed and best practice resources on de-escalation and crisis response.

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Research Brief

Assessing the Impact of EMS and Ambulance-Based Responses: A Review of Research

Author: University of Cincinnati Center for Police Research and Policy

Topic Areas: Community-Based Services

Research Brief

Assessing the Impact of Co-Responder Team Programs: A Review of Research

Author: University of Cincinnati Center for Police Research and Policy

Topic Areas: LE-Led Crisis Response 

Research Brief

Law Enforcement-Based Case Management Services: A Review of Research

Author: University of Cincinnati Center for Police Research and Policy

Topic Areas: LE-Led Crisis Response 

Research Brief

Assessing the Impact of Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD): A Review of Research

Author: University of Cincinnati Center for Police Research and Policy

Topic Areas: LE-Led Crisis Response 

Research Brief

Assessing the Impact of Crisis Resolution and Home Treatment Teams: A Review of Research

Author: University of Cincinnati Center for Police Research and Policy

Topic Areas: Community-Based Services

Brief

Responding to Individuals in Behavioral Health Crisis via Co-Responder Models: The Roles of Cities, Counties, Law Enforcement, and Providers

Author: Ashley Krider, Regina Huerter, Kirby Gaherty, Andrew Moore

Topic Areas: LE-Led Crisis Response 

Policy Document

National Consensus Policy and Discussion Paper on Use of Force

Author: International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)

Topic Areas: De-escalation Tactics

Guidebook/Tool

De-escalation: Guidelines for how to begin evaluating your agency’s de-escalation practices

Author: IACP/UC Center for Police Research and Policy

Topic Areas: De-escalation Tactics

Guidebook/Tool

Law Enforcement Best Practices: Lessons Learned from the Field

Author: Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS)

Topic Areas: De-escalation Tactics

Guidebook/Tool

Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs: A Best Practice Guide for Transforming Community Responses to Mental Health Crises

Author: Laura Usher, Amy Watson, Ron Bruno, Suzanne Andriukaitis, Don Kamin, Carol Speed, Sabrina Taylor

Topic Areas: LE-Led Crisis Response 

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