Training

Hosted by The Westlake Police Department

Training Open To Both Officers And De-Escalation Instructors

WHO: Civilian Police Officers and Security Professionals
WHAT: Force Science Realistic De-Escalation Instructor Course (RDIC)
WHEN: 8-9 September 2022
WHERE: Westlake Recreation Center, 28955 Hilliard Blvd., Westlake, OH 44145
SCHEDULE: 8AM to 5PM EST (1 hour lunch on your own)
TUITION COST: $495 Non-Member/$395 OTOA Member
COURSE DETAILS: IADLEST National Certification Program

The Realistic De-Escalation Instructor Course thoroughly dissects the complex concept of “de-escalation” and the many elements in determining its feasibility or effectiveness in a variety of encounter types. This deeper knowledge of de-escalation is valuable to both line officers and the investigators and administrators called in to review force events after the fact. All these parties will need to determine to what extent using de-escalation techniques is feasible in specific high-pressure and rapidly unfolding encounters.

This course is designed for law enforcement trainers, whether they deal with street officers, field supervisors, investigators, attorneys, administrators or any other group within law enforcement. Instead of being based on the rhetoric that exists around the emotionally charged subject of police use-of-force encounters and the specter of excessive force, the curriculum is based on unbiased scientific realities. The Force Science Institute’s research into human behavior as it applies to high-pressure encounters and de-escalation provides essential insights for law enforcement personnel at all levels and is designed to be the basis for de-escalation training for police.