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So Nolan, 26, and Santulli, 24, started talking. Five minutes turned into 10. The guy gave up the knife, and the young cops took him to Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus for a mental-health evaluation.

For talking their way out of a tense, dangerous situation that could have ended in bloodshed, Nolan and Santulli received awards for "Tactical De-Escalation" during a merit ceremony yesterday at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5's headquarters.

"I think in today's world it's very important," Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said after the ceremony ended.

"Police officers have been de-escalating situations for decades, but they've done so without any real recognition. So we're actually a little behind the curve."

Ramsey said the honored cops could have legally used deadly force to resolve the conflicts, all of which involved people who were armed with either handguns or knives - and, in some cases, were also mentally ill.

KnightsFan wrote:Philly Police recognized officers for successfully talking down violent/potentially viopent offenders.

So Nolan, 26, and Santulli, 24, started talking. Five minutes turned into 10. The guy gave up the knife, and the young cops took him to Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus for a mental-health evaluation.

For talking their way out of a tense, dangerous situation that could have ended in bloodshed, Nolan and Santulli received awards for "Tactical De-Escalation" during a merit ceremony yesterday at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5's headquarters.

"I think in today's world it's very important," Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said after the ceremony ended.

"Police officers have been de-escalating situations for decades, but they've done so without any real recognition. So we're actually a little behind the curve."

Ramsey said the honored cops could have legally used deadly force to resolve the conflicts, all of which involved people who were armed with either handguns or knives - and, in some cases, were also mentally ill.

Maybe if more departments did this it would encourage more cops to attempt it.

KnightsFan wrote:Philly Police recognized officers for successfully talking down violent/potentially viopent offenders.

So Nolan, 26, and Santulli, 24, started talking. Five minutes turned into 10. The guy gave up the knife, and the young cops took him to Temple University Hospital's Episcopal Campus for a mental-health evaluation.

For talking their way out of a tense, dangerous situation that could have ended in bloodshed, Nolan and Santulli received awards for "Tactical De-Escalation" during a merit ceremony yesterday at the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 5's headquarters.

"I think in today's world it's very important," Police Commissioner Charles Ramsey said after the ceremony ended.

"Police officers have been de-escalating situations for decades, but they've done so without any real recognition. So we're actually a little behind the curve."

Ramsey said the honored cops could have legally used deadly force to resolve the conflicts, all of which involved people who were armed with either handguns or knives - and, in some cases, were also mentally ill.

Maybe if more departments did this it would encourage more cops to attempt it.

KnightsFan wrote:Most departments encourage and reward it. Or most cops engage in talking down suspects? The latter I believe, the former I'd be doubtful of.