How Technology Impacts De-Escalation

A unique attribute of law enforcement organizations that distinguish them from other institutions is their capacity to deliver violence. When violence visits the public, the public does not call upon firefighters, librarians, or the public works department to resolve the issue. They call law enforcement officers to assist. Statistically, in nearly every instance those calls are resolved peacefully. Sometimes, however, officers use lethal force to assure public safety. Silicone Valley...
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A unique attribute of law enforcement organizations that distinguish them from other institutions is their capacity to deliver violence. When violence visits the public, the public does not call upon firefighters, librarians, or the public works department to resolve the issue. They call law enforcement officers to assist. Statistically, in nearly every instance those calls are resolved peacefully. Sometimes, however, officers use lethal force to assure public safety. Silicone Valley has offered nothing to advance the tools used by modern officers, while incredible advancements have been realized in other sectors. Society, in response to deaths at the hands of officers, has demanded drastic reforms to include defunding and dismantling of many agencies. This article explores how agencies and communities are affected by the technology industry's lack of interest in developing tools that could save lives.