Force Science Realistic De-escalation

I’m excited and proud to announce that the League of Minnesota Cities (LMC) is sponsoring Force Science Realistic De-escalation Training this fall. I have taken this one-day course, and I highly recommend it. 

It’s about responding to these difficult calls with realistic tactics based on research. It’s about everyone’s safety: the officer’s, the subject’s, and the family’s. It is about officers using the “discretionary time” some calls allow to get tactics and resources in place. 

During this day-long workshop, you will: 

• Understand what de-escalation really means, and when it’s most likely to be successful 
• Learn how to quickly recognize whether a subject is in conflict or crisis—and which tactics will be most likely to defuse the situation 
• Review the best ways to make a connection, establish rapport, and apply proven principles of persuasion with difficult individuals 
• Practice the principles of officer self-regulation and emotional control that will help you maintain rational thinking 
• Discover how to help community members and the media better understand what realistic de-escalation entails—and the challenges that can inhibit an officer’s ability to safely de-escalate 
• Leave with tools that you can use on the job during high-pressure encounters 

The Force Science Institute presenters will be Chris Butler and Nicole Florisi.

The cost of the course is being underwritten by the League for LMC members.

• $50 (including lunch) for League of Minnesota Cities members 
• $295 (including lunch) for non-League of Minnesota Cities members

Credits: Earn 8 POST credits that satisfy the new Learning Objectives for Mental Health/Crisis Intervention

Please note: You must attend the full day of training to receive these credits. 

Dates & Locations:

Sept. 10—Mankato 

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Courtyard by Marriott Hotel & Event Center

901 Raintree Rd. (view map)

Mankato, MN 56001

(507) 388-1234

Sept. 11—Shoreview

Shoreview Community Center

8 a.m.-4 p.m.

4580 Victoria St. N (view map)

Shoreview, MN 55126

(651) 490-4700

Sept. 17—Perham

Perham Lakeside Golf Club

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

320 17th St. NW (view map)

Perham, MN 56573

(218) 346-6070

Get more information and register here.

Up next: Duluth’s Community Policing in Canal Park

Stay safe,

Rob