This 2-day course provides officers with their 16 hours of the State of Minnesota yearly mandated trainings. Officers will examine Crisis Response, Conflict Management, Autism, and Cultural Diversity.

Law Enforcement is constantly learning new skills to keep up with the demands of the ever-increasing social issues, which are matched only by the level of complexity in every situation. This seminar goes beyond the physical tactics required by law enforcement and equips officers with training to promote the safety of all involved for positive crisis response.

POST Approved

• Law Enforcement Guide to Understanding Autism: 4 hours (Minimum 4 hours per statute)
• Crisis intervention Mental Illness Crisis: 6 hours ( Minimum 6 hours per statute)
• Cultural Diversity – Implicit Bias / Community engagement: 3 hours (minimum 1 hour per statute)
• Conflict Management / Mediation: 3 hours (Minimum 1 hour per statute)

TOTAL: 16 hours - Minimum per statute

In this 6-hour course, learn field-level triage for primary mental health disorders, symptom cluster, potential complications within the law enforcement intersections, and methods for engaging individuals struggling with their crisis.

Develop a deeper understanding into autism spectrum disorder (ASD), gain recognition in identifying behaviors associated with ASD,how disparities can be barriers inform law enforcement response, and gain strategies and practices to promote safe, effective, and positive outcomes when in situations involving ASD.

Explore the ongoing influence of race relations, strategies to reconcile past injustice, and the importance of fair and impartial policing. Learn how history shaped laws to alienate and angered disadvantaged communities of color. You will then turn the lens to identify your own bias and learn about strategies to help reduce the negative influence of bias.

Based upon circular communication instead of direct conflict resolution communication, you will learn the D.M.C. model, which allows both officers and the community to be heard, building respect and trust. You will also be introduced to the basics of equitable communication by learning how to make contact, the internal factors, the issues taking place currently, and the difference in cultural norms.

Session Type:

In-person conference

Duration:

2 Days

Cancellation Policy:

• Full refund available up until 14 days prior to date.
• 50% refund available up until 7 days prior to date.
• No refunds will be made within 7 days of the date.