What does strategic redeployment aim to achieve?

Strategic redeployment primarily aims to gain distance from a subject, which allows for better response time and the opportunity to reassess a situation. By creating space, a responder can avoid potential escalation of conflict and maintain safety. This distance also provides the officer or official with the ability to evaluate the scene more clearly, consider their options, and prepare an effective response without the immediate pressure of being close to the subject. In high-stress situations, maintaining an appropriate distance can lead to more informed decision-making while also ensuring the safety of all parties involved.