What is the role of a calm, respectful ethos in ICAT de-escalation?

• A. It establishes legitimacy, builds trust, and fosters cooperative problem-solving during tense encounters.
• B. It reduces the need for communication and increases command presence.
• C. It guarantees that no force will be used under any circumstance.
• D. It makes the encounter more dangerous by encouraging persistence.

Answer: (A)