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Description

The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services in partnership with The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce this virtual training titled, “Community Engagement and De-escalation”.

Animal service professionals and Law Enforcement Officers are often the first to arrive at emergencies and have regular contact with the public. De-escalation is not a new concept in policing, but a movement towards proactive community engagement has revealed important lessons for enhancing interactions with our constituencies. Practicing de-escalation is not only a powerful tactic tool, but importantly, it is an investment in the communities we serve.

Topics to be covered: 

• Shifting from a “warrior” to a “guardian” mindset
• Mindfulness around verbal and non-verbal cues
• Tips for incorporating cultural competency into our daily interactions.

Who should attend?

This training is open to sworn law enforcement officers and animal service professionals.

Partial In-service Credit

Partial In-service Credit for law enforcement officers is available (1.5 legal, .5 career). You must be present for the duration of the course to receive credit.

Cost

There is no fee to attend this training.