The
Safety & Loss Control Workshops have begun, and we have had a very positive response to the afternoon
session on the “De-escalation Tactics for Veterans in Crisis.” The title of
this blog post was actually pulled directly from a course evaluation from one
of the officers who attended this training in Bemidji. A police chief who
attended wrote: “De-escalation was great—I will be sending my officers to the
class.”
The
course is being taught by instructors from the Upper Midwest Community Policing
Institute. The instructor in Bemidji and Fergus Falls was retired Command
Sergeant Major Bob Boone. He provided background of the veteran experience and offered
tools that can assist officers in responding to people in crisis—not just
veterans. Bob stresses officer safety and scene safety while providing the
officers with an understanding and knowledge as to their options.
We
are lucky to have the course as the entire afternoon session for this year’s
Safety & Loss Control Police Track.
Remember:
Responder
Safety = Public Safety
Up next time..."I
guess that means I'll be canceling my vacation" (the impact on local
public safety when the president comes to town).
In the meantime, stay safe and be
careful.
Rob
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