Training Courses

De-Escalation: Strategies for Best Possible Outcomes—Train The Trainer

Date & Time:
  • January 26, 2027 – January 28, 2027
Location:
Morgantown, WV

Course Duration: 3 days (January 26-28, 2027)

Format: In-person classroom instruction

Location: Morgantown Public Safety Training Center, Morgantown, West Virginia

Cost: $699-$1,200 per person (pricing varies based on sponsorship eligibility)

Target Audience: This training is intended for law enforcement instructors, training unit personnel, supervisors responsible for oversight of training programs, and personnel assigned to teach de-escalation courses within their agencies.

Course Overview

De-escalation remains a frequently discussed topic in law enforcement, yet it is commonly misunderstood. This Train-the-Trainer program equips qualified instructors with the knowledge, materials, and hands-on experience necessary to deliver the De-Escalation: Strategies for Best Possible Outcomes curriculum within their own organizations. By combining guided instruction, content review, and practical exercises, participants develop the competence and confidence to lead effective training that enables officers to respond with composure, control, and professional excellence.

What You Will Learn

  • How the de-escalation course is structured and sequenced for delivery
  • Enhanced instructional techniques and classroom management approaches
  • Strategies for presenting and facilitating course material with competence
  • Practical experience through guided teach-back sessions and performance evaluations

Course Structure

Day 1 - The De-Escalation Course: Participants experience the de-escalation curriculum from a student perspective, examining content, instructional flow, and primary concepts.

Day 2 - Instructor Development: Participants review instructional materials, refine teaching methods, and study effective approaches to training delivery and engagement.

Day 3 - Assessment and Teach-Backs: Participants complete a written evaluation and deliver instructor-led teach-back sessions that are evaluated to confirm readiness to deliver the course.

Materials Included

All course materials are provided, including lesson plans, presentation content, participant workbooks, and assessment tools for consistent delivery across your organization.

Why Agencies Participate

Organizations that host this course strengthen internal consistency in training delivery and build instructor capacity to teach de-escalation skills across all shifts and personnel. Instructors complete the program equipped to deliver training with professionalism, clarity, and practical application of key concepts.