Resolving Potential Threats: Use of "language control" in the Police Force

"language control" is the linguistic force used by law enforcement o icers. In order to understand how "language control" is used in potentially threatening situations, this paper analyzes the meaning and categories of "language control" through document research and expert interviews. Police use both verbal and body language to help diffuse potentially threatening situations. "language control" belongs to legal writing, and should be used regularly on the basis of law. The purpose of using "language control" is to de-escalate potentially threatening situations. Different levels are used according to the situation. The results of this paper will contribute to reducing the risks encountered by law enforcement personnel.