Practical De-Escalation
and Tactical Conduct©
Learn how to create the conditions for de-escalation through a superior command of modern tactics and the latest laws.
Practical De-Escalation and Tactical Conduct ©
(16 Hours)
California POST Certified: #1345-20811 – Plan N/A
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This is a 16-hour de-escalation course that helps officers and supervisors minimize violent confrontations by giving them a superior understanding of the law, tactics and human performance limitations.
De-escalation should be more than a training course, it should be a culture. But creating that culture starts with great training. Today’s officers need to know the specific tactics they can use to avoid a violent confrontation. They need a rock-solid understanding of new use of force laws and liability cases so they can make well informed decisions. They deserve a modern, highly-specialized training where the focus is on learning, not checking a box.
Let’s face it, being a law enforcement officer in this day and age is a high-liability occupation. With the right training you can mitigate your own liability. But, don’t forget that the rest of your team can impact how you do business. To make sure everybody is on the same page we recommend that your dispatchers, supervisors and training staff all attend this course as well.
This is modern de-escalation training
for law enforcement officers
2 day course (16 hours)
Only $459/student
Specific Tactics for
Patrol Officers
- Creating the Conditions for Successful De-Escalation
- Pre-Contact Assessment
- Coordination of Responding Officers
- How to Save Lives Through Superior Tactics
- A Crash Course in Negotiating
Use of Force
& Liability Laws
- The New Use of Force Laws
- Public Duty Doctrine: No Legal Duty to Act
- Why Officers are Being Fired and Criminal Charged
- How to Avoid Liability Through Superior Knowledge of the Law
Decision-Making and
Human Factors
- How Human Performance Limitations are Affecting You and the Suspect
- Task Prioritization
- How to Save Lives Through Superior Decision-Making
Upcoming Presentations:
Practical De-Escalation and Tactical Conduct
Oct 7 - 8 • Santa Clarita, CA
Oct 13 - 14 • Santa Rosa, CA
Nov 4 - 5 • Mason, OH
Feb 19 - 20 • Los Altos, CA
California Law Enforcement Training Checklist
California agencies, make sure you choose a de-escalation training course that is more than just “check the box” training. When presenting in California, this course includes curriculum addressing many of the most impactful portions of AB392, SB 230 and GC7286.
Students Are Saying:
Our Instructors:
Savage Training Group founder Scott Savage is a recognized expert in de-escalation. He is an experienced law enforcement officer who has not only commanded these types of incidents in the field, but also trains officers all over California and beyond on how to do the same. His study of the subject has included gathering response protocols from agencies both in and outside of California. Scott is a dynamic speaker who is passionate about bringing this important information to the law enforcement community.
Deputy Chief Dan Flippo recently retired from the Santa Cruz, CA Police Department. Dan has 29 years of experience in SWAT and Patrol and is also currently an instructor with the National Tactical Officers Association. Most importantly, Dan understands your perspective whether you are from a large or small agency and whether you are an officer or supervisor. He is a passionate instructor who is going to make sure you have a great time while learning how to handle any critical incident.
Senior Instructor David Bautista is a recently-retired Lieutenant with the San Diego Police Department in California. He has over 29 years of experience including working in the Patrol and the Department Training Division and over 13 years of SWAT experience as an operator, sniper, and team leader.
John Morris recently retired as a Lieutenant from the Winston-Salem Police Department (NC). His 27 years of service include over 20 years in SWAT as well as years in Patrol and Special Operations. He holds a National Instructor Certification through the International Association of Directors of Law Enforcement Standards and Training.