Lynn, MA – L.E.A.D.S. + T – Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies Plus Tactical Options

Description

LYNN MA Police Department

Presents

Lt. Kevin Dillon (ret)

L.E.A.D.S. + T – Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies Plus Tactical Options

Monday, May 18, 2020

TIMES: 0830-1630

This is a classroom based combat-confrontation conflict resolution avoidance course. The program instructed within a classroom setting how to recognize aggression and not stimulate aggression. Students learn Active Diffusion Strategies that can avoid escalating or resolve interactions by employing tactical de-escalation methods. Officers are instructed in officer safety tactical options when de-escalation does not work and how to deploy and coordinate successful strategies. Instruction uses lectures and demonstrations to facilitate learning.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

?Risk management for officer safety
? How complaints are used against officers in litigation
? Learn principles of emotional intelligence for law enforcement
? Identify professional benefits of active diffusion strategies
? Learn methods of effective verbal de-escalation strategies
? Understanding physiological changes during aggression
? Learn to use cognitive limitations for active diffusion
? Learn methods to re-direct the thought process
? Identity different communications styles with appropriate response tactics
? Learn methods of motivational interviewing skills
? Learn methods of distraction to obtain tactical advantages
? Learn communication and physical strategies to de-escalate situations
? Plus more!

Local Contact: Training OIC William Sharpe
Lynn Police Department
300 Washington Street, Lynn MA
sharpe@lynnpolice.org—781-477-4393