Yes. Ferndale Police officers are trained in both deescalation and conflict resolution. This is something we believe in, and is a requirement of the rigorous accreditation process we are working to complete. We also ensure that our policy maintains its effectiveness by:

• Training/educating staff;
• Ensuring that it's fully understood by employees;
• Supervising and overseeing for violations; and
• Taking corrective action and discipline for violations.

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