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Crisis to C.A.L.M.

“The one thing you can control on every call is yourself.” In this video, members of law enforcement discuss the importance of remaining calm during a crisis and how that calm is achieved through the C.A.L.M. concept. Watch along as they review specific skills and methods officers can use while responding to high stress events and difficult situations. Mastering one’s emotional control does not only benefit the officer but, because being calm is contagious, can spread to any others involved in the crisis.

Type: Video

Length: 11:01

Publication Date: December 2020

Agencies: VALOR Officer Safety and Wellness Program

Topics: Crisis Intervention, Wellness