Westport CT – LEADS +T Law Enforcement Active Diffusion Strategies and Tactics

Description

Westport Police Department
50 Jesup Road Westport, CT 06880

Presents
Lt. Kevin Dillon (ret)
L.E.A.D.S. + T – Law Enforcement Active Diffusion Strategies
March 27, 2015,

Course Description: This is a classroom based combat-confrontation avoidance course based upon the L.O.C.K.U.P. ® Police Combat System. It teaches within a classroom setting how to recognize aggression and to not stimulate aggression. Students will learn Active Diffusion Strategies that can avoid or resolve interactions by employing tactical de-escalation methods or distraction techniques that promote successful tactical applications.  The course also discusses tactical responses when diffusion tactics are inappropriate or ineffective. This program teaches officer how professional communication can reduce civilian complaints as well as civil litigation.  Instruction uses lectures and demonstrations to facilitate learning and retention.

Instructional Objectives:

• Understanding the principals of risk management for officer safety
• Identifying indications of hostility through body language
• 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 through positive direction
• Learn the importance of professional posturing
• 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
• Learn how to avoid communications that may be negative
• Learn how active strategies blend with a total law enforcement presentation

Contact
Training Officer Chris Proudfoot
Office: (203) 341-6039 / Email: cproudfoot@westportct.gov

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