De-escalation Training Geared For Civilians - Sign Up Now For Free Class on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00
Crisis Intervention: What Would You Do? The De-Escalation Preparedness Training is on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM The seminar free and open to the public. 20 spot available for this popular seminar. Pre-registration is required. Click the following link to sign up. https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/de-escalation-training-registration
Ask yourself, what would, could or should you do when a person in crisis or mental distress crosses your path? The training emphasizes the importance of situational awareness, de-escalation, and self-protection in real-world crisis scenarios related to workplace and community interactions. The seminar is open to the public. The location of this presentation is the Santa Cruz Police Community Room, 155 Center Street. SCPD hosts the third in a series of free de-escalation preparedness presentation, titled Crisis Intervention: What Would You Do on TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm.
"Unfortunately, we see the threat of agitated individuals in businesses, on the streets and in schools becoming more prevalent," said Chief Andrew Mills. "Being prepared, knowing how to respond, and understanding the signs of a potential threat of violence before an incident occurs is now a necessity.”
The Santa Cruz Police Department offers a free presentation to the public titled, The Crisis Intervention: What Would You Do? Designed to educate and empower attendees with information to help them recognize, prepare for, and respond to a person in crisis to de-escalate the situation. The seminar on Tuesday, September 18th, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM is free and open to the public – but pre-registration is required. To register, sign up online, click here https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/de-escalation-training-registration
Participants learn through various crisis situations, the effects of fear-induced stress on the mind and body, how to choose the correct response, and tips on how to prevent an incident from happening. “The response methodology we teach can be utilized in any situation and is a simple, straightforward approach that is easy to understand,” stated Lieutenant Christian Le Moss, who will conduct the presentation.
Santa Cruz Police Department is very proactive in training our City employees, school district staff, private schools, places of worship and businesses in our community for workplace violence and active shooter scenarios. We now offer this crisis intervention training to our residents.
De-escalation Training For Civilians
Crisis Intervention: What Would You Do?
Tuesday, Septemeber 18, 2018 from 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Seminar free and open to the public - Pre-registration is required. Click here, https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/de-escalation-training-registration
About The Presenters: SCPD Lieutenant Christian Le Moss and Sergeant Carter Jones are certified instructors in defensive tactics, trained in de-escalation techniques and communication skills necessary for dealing with people in a mental health crisis. They provide workplace violence training and active shooter preparedness training to citizens, businesses, First Responders and Law Enforcement.
