Southlake, TX – L.E.A.D.S. + T. – Instructor Training

Description

Southlake Police Department, Texas

Presents Lt. Kevin Dillon (ret)

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

Three Day Instructor Course
DATES: November 1-3, 2017 – TIMES: 0800 to 1630

Through lectures, demonstrations, role play, and practical scenario applications, this course will instruct students and develop instructors in the L.E.A.D.S. ™ Plus T – Law Enforcement Active Diffusion Strategies and Tactical Options One-Day Program. The course is classroom based to educate instructors in effective communications skills, de-escalation techniques as well as combat confrontation avoidance training. The course teaches how to recognize aggressive behaviors and keep them from escalating. Students learn Active Diffusion 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. We utilize lectures and demonstrations.

 

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES:

? Risk management for officer safety
? How complaints are used against officers in litigation
? 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
? Learn how complaints against officers are used in court
? 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!

Presently instructed in the states of MN, MI, FL,CT, RI, AZ, CO, MO, AZ, CA, MO

Course Reviewed and Approved by the United States Department of Justice

“I personally benefitted from this training and I would highly recommend it for officers,
police managers and attorneys who defend officers. Thank you for including me and my
fellow litigators in this valuable training.”
Judith A. Hanson Assistant City Attorney – City of Saint Paul

Host Contact: Sgt. Mike Dunn, 817.980.2583
Registration or Billing Questions: Tammy LaBonte, 860.882.3601