crisis intervention

1-DAY COURSE (8 HOURS)

$175

De-Escalation & Crisis Response: Managing Mental Health & Suicidal Incidents

Law enforcement officers are responding to more mental health and suicidal person calls than ever before, requiring a balanced approach that prioritizes de-escalation, officer safety, and effective resolution. While state-mandated training provides basic clinical knowledge, it often falls short in preparing officers for real-world interactions with emotionally disturbed individuals.

Course Objectives:

 - Practical de-escalation strategies for high-stress encounters
 - Verbal techniques to reduce tension and gain compliance
 - Understanding mental health crises and behavioral cues
 - Balancing communication, officer safety, and decision-making
 - When and how to apply force as a last resort

Designed for both leadership and front-line officers, this course provides the tools and tactics needed to resolve mental health incidents safely and effectively, minimizing risk to officers and the individuals they serve. Agencies looking to host this course will receive two free spots. For Texas Agencies: This course may be eligible for TCOLE credit.

TOPICS COVERED (NOT LIMITED TO):

- Mindset

- Case Law

- Interview methods

- Police/Community goals

- Resources

- Lethal vs. Less Lethal tools

- Team communication

- Setting up for success

- Team tactics

- The Law vs. “Doing the Right Thing”

REQUIRED EQUIPMENT

Laptop preferred

Pens/Notepad for notes

Open Mind