DCJS Virginia Law Enforcement Certification Exam

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An officer responds to a tense verbal dispute between two neighbors over a property line. Both individuals are angry and shouting. To effectively de-escalate the situation, what is the officer's most critical first step in communication?

Immediately determine who is legally right and threaten the other with arrest. Separate the individuals and use active listening to allow each person to calm down and feel heard. Order both neighbors to be quiet and return to their respective homes. Focus on taking detailed notes for a report, ignoring the emotional state of the individuals.

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Separate the individuals and use active listening to allow each person to calm down and feel heard.

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