The ROAR response model minutely dissects facets of field response and is considered a roadmap to de-escalation (crisis stabilization), field dynamics and decision making. It is applicable to field responders, including, but not limited to, peace officers. ROAR is equally applicable to mental health (crisis) responders and community outreach workers. ROAR’s design innately identifies stabilizing and de-stabilizing factors which are integ...

The Division of State and Provincial Police, Division of State Associations of Chiefs of Police, and Midsize Agencies Division will hold their joint midyear meeting in Arlington, VA. This meeting provides an opportunity to discuss critical issues facing the law enforcement community, identify best practices, and enhance relationships with your colleagues. Conference Highlights Substantive meetings with facilitated discussions Excellent speaker...

As our society evolves, there is an increasing expectation that police officers will perform at a higher level regarding use of force than in the past. This webinar will address how law enforcement agencies can improve officer force performance using an evidence-based approach. It will address mining the multiple sources of vital information already present within agencies, and how to incorporate that data into a training needs assessment. It...

People in a trauma-induced crisis sometimes react to in ways that may appear threatening to a law enforcement officer. If an officer fails to recognize this as trauma-based or mental health-related behavior and does not safely de-escalate the situation he may instead rely on a force response; which only compounds the trauma to both parties. To date, the field of police reform has failed to focus on the full scope of the problem in developing s...

Webinar Start Time: 3p ET/2p CT/1p MT/12n PT Creating a Development and Fundraising plan and program for your organization is key to your growth. Whether you are part of a government or a private non-profit, this class will give you lots of tips and ideas on how to create a strategy that helps you meet your goals by bringing in funds. This course is perfect for those just getting started in creating a program or for those who want to increase...

Equipping officers with smartphones can increase situational awareness, improve efficiency, and enhance community engagement. The result is a connected officer, who can access mission-critical data regardless of assignment or proximity to a patrol car. Pinellas Park PD has integrated smartphones into a wide range of departmental operations, all with minimal impact on the agency’s budget. Captain Adam Geissenberger will provide insight to...

A cadre of cyber professionals tasked with maintaining national and global security operate—and sometimes suffer—silently behind their computer monitors. Suicide has become the second leading cause of death in the United States among people aged 10-34, and among the first responder population, who are under high levels of stress and operate in danger of risking life and limb, an estimated 30% suffer from depression, post-traumatic...

Please join us on Wednesday, 8 March, at 12:00 PM EST, for a fireside chat with Dr. James A. Helis, USA, Ret., Director of the Army Resilience Directorate, and Chaplain (MG) Thomas L. Solhjem, 25th Chief of Chaplains. They will address how the Army is equipping Commanders and leaders with prevention resources to mitigate and reduce harmful behaviors that lead to suicide; discuss the role of spiritual readiness as a protective factor in the pre...

Ever find yourself thinking- Why can’t it be Friday yet? Practicing resilience is the best way to combat our own Corrections Fatigue and get to retirement without wishing weeks of our lives away. Much like baking a cake, if you’ve got the right ingredients on hand, a recipe to follow, and a fun-loving chef, you can make a difference in your own life, and that of your employees, and co-workers and stop wishing time away. Receive pra...

The 2023 OSW Symposium will be held March 3-5 in Anaheim, California. Improving officer safety and wellness enhances the health and effectiveness of officers, as well as the safety of the community. This symposium is for law enforcement professionals to learn from experts in the field about resources and best practices when developing comprehensive officer safety and wellness strategies. Participants will learn about building resilience, finan...