Consider This from NPR How to de-escalate in Minneapolis
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Jan 25, 2026 Chuck Wexler, executive director of the Police Executive Research Forum and a police reform expert, explains gaps in federal agents’ urban de-escalation. He talks about slowing operations, using time and distance, and how gear and identification affect community trust. He urges reassessing tactics after recent shootings and highlights the importance of communication and preserving life.
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Urban Operations Need Different Tactics
- Chuck Wexler says urban operations require different tactics than border work, emphasizing community knowledge and communication.
- He highlights slowing down, using time and distance, and tactical pauses to reduce shootings.
Use Time, Distance, And Tactical Pauses
- Use time and distance, communicate clearly, and take tactical pauses to de-escalate tense encounters.
- Step back to assess options before forcing an arrest in volatile public settings.
Repeated Shootings Signal Systemic Problems
- Wexler links repeated agent-involved shootings to systemic issues rather than isolated incidents.
- He urges ICE to review tactics and involve communities like local police would.