Henry County Police Department, sheriff's office awarded grants for de-escalation training

McDONOUGH — The Henry County Police Department has been awarded a $30,000 grant for a use-of-force and de-escalation class.

Thirty officers will take part in a five-day class providing instruction on Level 2 Brazilian jiu-jitsu defensive tactics taught by Gracie University instructors. At the completion of the course, the officers will be certified instructors.

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