Wellston, MO – L.E.A.D.S. Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies 3 Day Instructor Training

Description

St. Louis County & Municipal Academy
Hosts
L.E.A.D.S. – Law Enforcement Active De-escalation Strategies 3 Day – Instructor Training
June 10 – 12, 2025 0830 – 1630

This is 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 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

LOCATION of TRAINING
St. Louis County & Municipal Police Academy
1266 Sutter Avenue
Wellston, MO 63133
Contact – Sgt. Chris Thomson cthomson@stlouiscountymo.gov Office (314) 889-8606