Utah - Salt Lake County Clerk Election Division
Program Title
Prepared to De-Escalate: Safeguarding Election Staff and Voters
Program Summary
In preparation for the 2024 Primary and General Elections, the Salt Lake County Election Office created de-escalation training. This training focused on skills, abilities, and tips helpful to de-escalate and manage tense, conflict, or challenging situations when interacting with members of the public or colleagues while working an election. The scope of the training covered the types of scenarios that are most common and found safer for teams to engage. Resources for reporting and responding to these types of emergency situations were provided along with a breakout session featuring simulation-exercises.