People in a trauma-induced crisis sometimes react to in ways that may appear threatening to a law enforcement officer. If an officer fails to recognize this as trauma-based or mental health-related behavior and does not safely de-escalate the situation he may instead rely on a force response; which only compounds the trauma to both parties. To date, the field of police reform has failed to focus on the full scope of the problem in developing s...

Webinar Start Time: 3p ET/2p CT/1p MT/12n PT Creating a Development and Fundraising plan and program for your organization is key to your growth. Whether you are part of a government or a private non-profit, this class will give you lots of tips and ideas on how to create a strategy that helps you meet your goals by bringing in funds. This course is perfect for those just getting started in creating a program or for those who want to increase...

Ever find yourself thinking- Why can’t it be Friday yet? Practicing resilience is the best way to combat our own Corrections Fatigue and get to retirement without wishing weeks of our lives away. Much like baking a cake, if you’ve got the right ingredients on hand, a recipe to follow, and a fun-loving chef, you can make a difference in your own life, and that of your employees, and co-workers and stop wishing time away. Receive pra...

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. Joi...

Agencies can face a crisis of faith and trust at any given moment – it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. But how do you build back trust and connection with your community? In this webinar, instructors will share best practices based on their “Pathways to Trust” article to highlight ways to measure community sentiment, what to do when there is a critical incident resulting in a loss of trust, and more.

For any team to succeed, there must be a significant degree of trust which allows them to perform at their highest level. Most leaders want a well-functioning and high-performing team. But the process to get a team to that level involves a common denominator for any high-performance team: trust. Without creating a culture of trust, a team and organization will not reach it highest potential. Let’s consider Abraham Maslow’s hierarch...

When the term “Next Generation 911” is heard, we often think about changes in technology. What isn’t thought about is how the Next Generation of 911 is not only about adapting to new technology, but new practices and models of training, retention, hiring, and other personnel-related matters in the center and the shifts we’ve seen so far. In this webinar, we’ll take a look at how personnel systems put in place duri...

The ability of law enforcement agencies to respond to emerging threats and future goals depends on the implementation of new operational initiatives, policies, and programs based on leveraging community resources and evidence-informed practices. The purpose of this webinar is to discuss strategies for establishing collaborative partnerships between law enforcement and academic institutions and researchers. Law enforcement personnel have an obl...

In recent years, sharp criticism and scrutiny have occurred on high-profile use-of-force cases by the police. Law enforcement is asked to reimagine police response to reduce the incidents of force and mitigate violent confrontations with the community. The critical goal of every law enforcement interaction with the community is to have voluntary compliance and when this does not occur, to de-escalate the situation as quickly as possible while...

This webinar addresses many of the opportunities and challenges that law enforcement personnel may face in their specific and unique careers. This presentation will cover key areas of building basic knowledge in fun, engaging, and visual ways to empower you to make sound financial decisions according to your personal goals and objectives. Through discipline and the application of these easy-to-understand topics, you will immediately begin deve...