The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), in partnership with the University of Richmond Police Department, is pleased to host a two-day intensive training entitled “ICAT: Integrating Communications, Assessment, and Tactics”. This course is designed around a new way of thinking about the use-of-force training for campus police and security officers. Using the essential building blocks of critical thinking, crisis intervention, communications, and tactics, ICAT is an integrated approach to help officers assess situations, make safe and effective decisions, and document and learn from their actions. The main goal of ICAT is to enhance both officer safety and public safety by providing officers more tools, skills and options for handling different types of critical incidents.
This two-day intensive training class is designed for Virginia campus police and security personnel.
Partial In-service Credit for law enforcement and security officers is available.
Transportation, lodging, and meals are the responsibility of the participant.
Registration begins at 7:30 a.m.
Training begins at 8:00 a.m. and concludes at 4:00 p.m.
There is no fee for this training. Pre-registration is required.
Please note that the DCJS registration system does not have the capacity to sort eligible from ineligible registrants. Therefore, anyone who registers will receive a confirmation. It is the responsibility of the DCJS assigned course director to review the roster and make a final determination on acceptance into the course. Registrants not accepted will be notified via the email address provided during registration.
Participants will be required to complete a Participant Screening and Waiver prior to attending the training. This will be emailed to registrants before the training and will also be available to complete at check-in on the day of the training.
PLEASE NOTE: DCJS is preparing and planning to continue holding training sessions and conferences after a resumption of normal activities. Every effort will be made to hold this scheduled training, however, due to the uncertainty of the progression of the COVID-19, this training may require rescheduling. You will be notified by email if this training is rescheduled. We appreciate your flexibility and understanding.