The Escondido Police Department has multiple layers of capabilities, training, and services specifically designed to address people experiencing crisis, incidents requiring de-escalation, and awareness of implicit bias and procedural justice.
All officers at Escondido Police Department are trained in de-escalation tactics and principled policing philosophies.
The following links provide an overview of common crisis intervention capabilities, training, and services associated with these topics:
If you have an emergency dial 911. For the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, please call 1(800)-273-8255 or visit their website.