Centerville officers failed to use de-escalation during ‘tense’ encounter, chief says

CENTERVILLE, Utah (KUTV) — Centerville’s police chief said two officers failed to follow de-escalation protocols during a “tense” encounter with a motorist in December.

Body camera footage captured the interaction between the two officers and a motorist who had been cited for distracted driving.

According to the Centerville Police Department, an officer handed the driver a citation on Dec. 17 and left. However, the individual later “re-engaged” the officers…

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