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In the weeks between March 12 and April 7 of this year, the Santa Monica Police Department (SMPD) reported it has seen an uptick in cases requiring its CNT, or crisis negotiation team, which utilizes de-escalation techniques to free hostages, calm violent suspects and preserve the lives of suicidal people, among other scenarios. “The purpose […]
