This federally funded program will promote de-escalation tactics within law enforcement. The primary goal is to deliver the most advanced de-escalation training curated by research, innovation, and implementation of best practices. This project was made possible with a grant from the US DOJ COPS Office to the University of New Haven, grant #15JCOPS-22-GK-03552-PPSE.
These free, two-day training programs will deliver 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.
This training is approved for POST credit in the state of Connecticut and CLEE credit in the state of Pennsylvania.
February 3-4
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SUNY Downstate Health Services University
450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
February 6-7
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SUNY Downstate Health Services University
450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
February 10-11
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SUNY Downstate Health Services University
450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
February 13-14
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
SUNY Downstate Health Services University
450 Clarkson Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y.
February 24-25
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
George Washington University Police Department, University Student Center, Rm. 405
800 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C.
February 26-27
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
George Washington University Police Department, University Student Center, Rm. 405
800 21st St. NW, Washington, D.C.
February 27-28
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Roger Williams University, North Campus Residence Hall Great Room,
1 Old Ferry Rd., Bristol, R.I.
March 17-18
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Roger Williams University, North Campus Residence Hall Great Room,
1 Old Ferry Rd., Bristol, R.I.
April 16-17
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Roger Williams University, North Campus Residence Hall Great Room,
1 Old Ferry Rd., Bristol, R.I.
May 12-13
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Roger Williams University, Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing & Education Center,
1 Old Ferry Rd., Bristol, R.I.
Once this free, one-week training program is successfully completed, you would provide training to other officers and become a trainer for the Northeast Regional Center, as needed.
This training is approved for POST credit in the state of Connecticut.
March 3-7
8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Roger Williams University, Richard L. Bready Mount Hope Bay Sailing & Education Center,
1 Old Ferry Rd., Bristol, R.I.
The Center for Advanced Policing is also holding training sessions through the Connecticut State Police Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council. These courses are offered for Connecticut certified police officers only, and all requests for course registration must be made by the authorized representative of the police agency and not the individual officer. These trainings will be held at the CT Police Academy, 285 Preston Ave., Meriden.
For registration info, and a full list of In-Service Training Courses:
https://portal.ct.gov/POST/Field-Services-Training-Courses/In-Service-Training-Courses
The Center for Advanced Policing is proud to announce a partnership with the North Carolina Justice Academy, which will become a training hub for de-escalation training sessions. Interested individuals are required to register for trainings by visiting https://ncja.ncdoj.gov/. If you have any questions about the NCJA registration process, please contact Dan Grossi at dgrossi@ncdoj.gov. Any officer from outside the state of North Carolina who is interested in attending a de-escalation training session in North Carolina is asked to personally contact Dan Grossi to register.
Police officers are often the first to encounter individuals in crisis, making it crucial to equip them with the right knowledge and tools to respond safely and effectively. This four-hour, online, self-paced course is designed to give you practical strategies to manage challenges posed by the opioid crisis and handle interactions with individuals affected by Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) and co-occurring Substance Use Disorders (SUD) or Mental Health (MH) conditions. Learn to de-escalate crises, connect individuals to needed resources, and minimize risks to both you and the community.
This course is designed to prepare law enforcement officers to effectively handle crises involving OUD and related mental health conditions. With the opioid epidemic posing significant challenges for public safety, officers need the tools to respond with empathy, safety, and precision. Through four comprehensive modules, this course covers the complexities of OUD, including the use of Naloxone, the impact of co-occurring mental health disorders, legal considerations, and best practices for de-escalation. The goal is to equip officers with practical strategies to manage these crises safely, while building trust with individuals in need.
Ultimately, this course is aimed at improving officer-community relations by fostering trust and reducing the stigma around addiction. By focusing on harm reduction and non-punitive approaches, officers will be better positioned to support individuals with OUD, reduce the risk of escalation, and strengthen community ties through compassionate, effective interventions.
For more information, please click on the link below:
Operational Readiness Program"I wanted to take a moment to thank you for recommending the NDTC Train the Trainer course in Springfield, Mass., last week. Despite the long drive from Rochester, NY on Monday morning, I thoroughly enjoyed the training. Because of our previous conversation about the significance of this course piqued my interest and I was eager to learn more. Upon arriving at the training on Monday, I was greeted by our instructors, Joe Arianna and Jeff Scholz, who were both incredibly knowledgeable.
As the training began, I was immediately drawn in and felt like a whole new world was opening up to me. I was particularly fascinated by the disc assessment, Esoteric matrix, and trauma-informed policing, which confirmed many of my thoughts and ideas about modern policing. I am grateful for the training program that you have offered, as it provides valuable knowledge and skills to law enforcement professionals like myself. In my 38 years of experience, I have seen the importance of adapting to the constantly evolving concepts and techniques that improve the relationship between police and diverse communities. The use of community policing and strategic partnerships has been proven to build trust and legitimacy in the eyes of the public. Additionally, incorporating a trauma-informed approach in policing is crucial for the well-being of both officers and the communities they serve. I highly commend the class and instructor for their exceptional work, and I am eager to continue working with you and the NDTC team in advancing this important work."
- Feedback shared from an officer who attended a de-escalation training
"Lisa, Thanks for the two-day Principles and Practice de-escalation training you assigned to Smith College. The presenters. Dr. Lorenzo Boyd and Sgt. Martin Dadio (Retired New Haven) were exceptional in their presentation, shared experience, and teaching impact. The training provided was some of the finest, most pertinent, and most impactful information I have experienced over my 42 years of public service. My officers and the other officers who attended expressed the same sentiments. I highly recommend this training to all police departments across the country."
- James "Jimi" Nealy, Chief of Public Safety at Smith College, after attending a recent session. Jimi Nealy Jr. has over 42 years of law enforcement experience. He has worked in corrections and is retired from the Connecticut State Police. Jimi was the director/supervisor of the K–12 School Police and Security Unit and the assistant chief for the public safety departments at two of Connecticut’s universities.
"On behalf of St. Thomas Aquinas College, I want to thank you for an outstanding week of training for my staff, as well as several representatives from a variety of local law enforcement agencies.
Your staff was excellent and spot-on in presenting a necessary component to interacting with students and the public at large. Thank you very much for your efforts, professionalism, and sharing your expertise. I look forward to continued collaboration in the future. Be well, stay safe, and keep up the outstanding work!"
- Michael Greco, Director of Campus Safety, St. Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY.
"Dear Lisa, Thank You for sending Laura, Elliott, and Justin to teach the NDTC Principles and Practice Class this week. These instructors were phenomenal and worked very well as a team. They all connected with my students and were able to make tremendous progress to get this done. I am very grateful to you, and to these professional instructors for their time, their talents, and their diligence and willingness to teach this class and enlighten my students with this knowledge to help them become better officers in Washington D.C. Our first CPSI Academy class in 2025, will begin in February, and I am anticipating inviting this team to conduct this training for us either at the end of March, or early April. I look forward to hearing from you soon and continuing our partnership to better equip police officers with this knowledge, and skill going forward."
- Leroy "Lee" James, Director of Public Safety Programs, Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area
"I would like to note that I very much enjoyed the training - which, for me, is unusual. Police trainings are often repetitive information, only communicated in a different way. The instructors in this training also made all the difference; they were excellent."
- Past attendee; 35-years of experience in law enforcement
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