De-escalation Training

Mar
10

4:00 PM Free
All Events
Officer Michael Culver riding his bike

Event Overview

A focused overview of practical communication tactics to defuse tense encounters before they escalate. Grounded in the Surviving Verbal Conflict® framework and UKPD field experience, the session emphasizes tactical empathy, brief deflection language, and clearly stating the “why” behind requests.

Participants will learn to:

  • Spot early verbal and non‑verbal indicators of escalation.
  • Use respectful deflectors to acknowledge emotion and redirect behavior.
  • State policy and safety rationale using clear “commander’s intent.”
  • Offer options and fair consequences; confirm decisions.
  • Know when to disengage, call for assistance, and document.

The in person event will be facilitated by Officer Michael Culver and will be held from 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM in Room 191 of the Gatton Business & Economics Building.

Register to attend via the linked form.

Register for the virtual option via this Zoom link.

Event Details

Date
March 10, 2026
Time
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Cost
Free
Location
TBD

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