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Every single human being that you’re going to talk to has a rich and complex backstory. You are seeing them generally in crisis. That’s not who they are.

What Washington state commander Rex Caldwell tells police he's training. A voter-approved ballot measure last year requires law enforcement in the state to undergo de-escalation and mental health training.

What Washington state commander Rex Caldwell tells police he's training. A voter-approved ballot measure last year requires law enforcement in the state to undergo de-escalation and mental health training.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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