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South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy emphasizes communication and de-escalation in training
- The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy expanded its basic training to focus more on communication and de-escalation.
- "your voice and your words are your best weapons", according to academy director Jackie Swindler.
- Instructor Scottie Frier notes that officers can often avoid physical confrontations through effective communication.
- Cadets receive firearms training and simulations to practice choosing the right level of force.
- The academy reports about 80% of cadets graduate and move on to serve communities across the state.
- The training evolution reflects changes in how officers are prepared for real-world community interactions.
- Columbia-based academy emphasises communication before community engagement.
- The article highlights a shift toward non-weapon strategies in officer training.
- Columbia's academy continues to integrate simulation-based scenarios for decision-making.
- The report is based on coverage from WIS about state law enforcement training updates.
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