Making Connections to Gain Compliance: Lessons from Mental Health Law Enforcement Professionals
While verbal tactics like crisis intervention and de-escalation have been around for decades, few people have unpacked these practices to master them. As such, these concepts often get reduced to buzzwords. But when these skills are utilized in a meaningful and systematic way, the outcomes speak for themselves. Not only do these tactics promote safety and reduce liability, but if taught properly, they also improve all aspects of our lives. Join us while we delve into practical humanistic verbal communication skills. Whether you are already the most skilled communicator or constantly struggle with making connections with others, you will learn valuable lessons about human connection and how connection leads to behavior change. From talking to people in a crisis to listening to our significant others, we provide tangible practices to improve your communication abilities.
Speaker and Presenter Information
Jesse Trevino is a former police detective, current social science academic, and master trainer who is an expert in policy evaluation and mental health jail diversion processes. Jesse served with the San Antonio Police Department for over 10 years. He worked on the Mental Health Unit and implemented nationally recognized programs addressing mental illness, homelessness, and chemical dependency. He went on to serve as an instructor and training coordinator at the San Antonio Police Training Academy, one of the top police academies in the nation. After promoting to detective, Jesse became the threat assessment program coordinator for the Southwest Texas Fusion Center, establishing the current national model for behavioral threat assessments in law enforcement. He frequently peer-reviews grant submissions for the Department of Justice. Jesse has an AA, BA, MS, and is in the dissertation phase of his PhD program.
Joe Smarro is a decorated combat veteran from the United States Marine Corps. He honorably served two tours to Afghanistan and Iraq with the 1st Battalion 4th Marines. In 2005 he joined the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), where he became one of the original members of SAPD’s Mental Health Unit, which Smarro helped to grow into a nationally recognized best practices policing unit. In addition to being one of the main subjects in the HBO documentary, ERNIE & JOE: CRISIS COPS, Smarro has been featured in multiple media outlets including the TEDx talk “I See You.” He is the founder and CEO of SolutionPoint+, a national training and consulting firm that focuses on cultivating mental wellness to maximize human capital and promote safety within organizations.
Relevant Government Agencies
Dept of Justice, State Government, County Government, City Government, Municipal Government, State & Local Government
Event Type
Webcast
This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities
When
Thu, Mar 2, 2023, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
ET
Cost
Complimentary: $ 0.00
Website
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Organizer
Justice Clearinghouse
