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Maine – L.E.A.D.S. – Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies Instructor Training

Maine Dept. of Corrections
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L.E.A.D.S. – Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies
3 Day – Instructor Training
Nov. 5 – 7, 2024  0830 – 1630

This is an award winning a nationally recognized  conflict resolution de-escalation certification course. The L.E.A.D.S. ™ Plus T – Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies Training  was  developed in 2007 and is being used throughout the United States. 

Through lectures, demonstrations, role play, and practical scenario applications, this course is an instructor level program designed  to qualify students in the L.E.A.D.S. ™ – Law      Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies . The course is classroom based to educate and train instructors in positive communications skills, effective de-escalation techniques, anger management and combat confrontation avoidance techniques. The course teaches how to recognize aggressive behaviors and keep them from  escalating. Students learn Active De-escalation Strategies that can avoid or resolve negative interactions by employing effective de-escalation methods. This course also discusses  tactical responses to use when diffusion tactics are inappropriate or ineffective and teaches distraction techniques that promote the success of tactical applications. 

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

  • learn how to turn negative communication into positive
  • identify professional benefits of respect
  • learn anger management techniques
  • learn effective verbal de-escalation strategies
  • community empowerment and partnership strategies
  • understand physiological changes during aggression
  • learn to use cognitive limitations for active diffusion
  • learn methods to redirect thought process through positive direction
  • communicate and respond to special populations
    ; (ex.-mental illness, autism, disabilities)
  • learn methods of motivational interviewing skills
  • learn tactically relocation strategies to delay confrontations
  • learn to build community partnerships through daily interactions
  • learn to conduct breakout sessions for roll playing exercises
  • learn communication and physical strategies to de-escalate situations
  • learn how de-escalation and or the lack of is used in litigation
  • teaching methodologies and adult learning principles and classroom and scenario facilitations
  • Learn communication and physical strategies to de-escalate situations…plus more!

REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

FBI National Associates 2022 Science and Innovation Award
L.O.C.K.U.P. Arrest and Control Training  & 
L.E.A.D.S. Law Enforcement Active Diffusion

 

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LOCATION of TRAINING:

Maine Dept. of Corrections
25 Tyson Dr. Augusta Maine 04330
Contact – Roy King

roy.king@maine.gov

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What the Students had to say!

The course was very well taught, and the information was great KD is one of the best and most engaging structures I’ve ever had. Sergeant 17 Years
Great course this 100% should be included in the curriculum for police recruit training.

 

Sergeant 29 years
I have had chances to partake in numerous trainings in my years as a police officer. Every single one is the same old boring block by block, death by PowerPoint system, I dread any training usually. This specific training with KD was the best training I have taken in my so far five-year career. I will sign up for any training that is designed and instructed by KD from now on. Every police officer, CO, and any other law enforcement officers could and should take this training period I will be back, 100% Police Officer 5 years
great course, the instructor was full of knowledge and taught outstanding tools to assist officers. Shift Supervisor        19 years
I enjoyed that it correlated to both police and corrections and how vital the escalation tactics are in today’s world of law enforcement. Booking Officer      2.5 years
Great class, instructor was engaging and upbeat. The class gave useful tools to use on the street. Patrol 9 years
This course was great! KD is a great instructor who delivers all the info properly. All info goes hand in hand with daily lives, from work to home. Stories shared were appropriate along with the video shown and teach backs. Training instructor 17 years
KD is one of the best (if not the best) instructors I have attended. The LEADS class provides useful tactics that we can teach all officers. KD provided training that is backed by science and his approach or way he teaches is excellent. Highly recommend this instructor. I now have a great understanding how to be a great de-escalation instructor. Patrol eight years
Class was very informative. Class introduces tactics we can use in the field. Focuses on strategies that do not stimulate aggression and skills to deescalate conflicts. Great for everyday encounters and policing and corrections. Police officer
I felt this course provided an insane amount of insight, detail, and extremely effective strategies to effectively diffuse hostile situations period now that I’ve attended this training I feel more confident in my de-escalation abilities and wish it were possible for every LE officer to attend. The instructor was extremely knowledgeable and instructed in a way that was easy to follow and facilitated an environment very conducive to learning. Our instructor was Lieutenant Dillon. Thank you so much for this experience
Fantastic training period. This training should be a part of state law enforcement qualifications in all state regulated mandates for noncommissioned law enforcement agencies and departments. It is valuable
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