Course delivers best practices in de-escalation including procedural justice, correct de-escalation language, officer adjustments for varying threat stages and environments, body language, conflict management, recognizing mental health and disability issues, and means to adjust interactions based upon rapid personality identification. Also included are de-escalation and prevention of escalation while maintaining professionalism, respectfulness, and self-control, particularly if insulting or disrespectful language and behavior are present. Numerous participatory scenarios and examples of proper officer behavior and responses.

The initial session was held October 30th and an additional session will be held on November 9th.

A total of 14 hours of continuing education and 2 mental hours has been approved by CLEET.

RSVP to Shaga@logancountyso.org.