Law enforcement encounters are stressful
At Escalation Awareness Trainers we are committed to informing the public about actions and behaviors that can lead to escalating an encounter with law enforcement. We give insight to the public about how law enforcement officers are trained to handle encounters. And citizens’ common reactions that needlessly escalate such encounters. By informing the public about actions and behaviors that escalate law enforcement encounters our goal is to help the public avoid such encounters turning to tragedy.
You’ve been stopped by the police for speeding. And you have illegal drugs in the car. You’ve seen videos of encounters like this spiraling out of control and ending badly, tragically. What can you do to avoid making the situation worse?
You’re the victim of a crime and the sheriff shows up. Did you know that even though you are the victim your actions and behaviors can cause law enforcement officers to view you, the victim, as a potential threat?
There are many seemingly innocent things a citizen can do in an encounter with law enforcement that can be considered threatening, or escalatory when viewed through their eyes. Can you describe five?
Our training answers the above questions and more.
Most states require…
Police and Sheriff’s deputies take more than 5 hours of de-escalation training per year (on average)
Police and Sheriff’s deputies training programs involve 100 hours or more of training on how to handle encounters that escalate
30 or more hours of driver’s education before issuing first time driver’s licenses
Yet most states do nothing to educate the general public about how to interact with law enforcement during an encounter.
That’s where we fit in. Our training helps the public understand behaviors and actions that can unintentionally escalate encounters with law enforcement.
