March 29, 2016
Officers ended up deciding to deploy pepper spray in a virtual scenario where a man posed a threat to himself and others by wielding a chainsaw.
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New decision-making training meant to alter how Fairfax County police officers approach use of force
Making decisions can be instinctual, from the gut. It can also be practical and informed, coming to the best judgement considering all variables. For police officers responding to calls where there might be a threat of violence to civilians and or themselves, their decision whether to use force and which type to neutralize the situation quickly must be a hybrid.
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