De-Escalation Conversations Sgt. Kerry Mensior (Ret.)

 On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, Kerry Mensior and Jason Der discuss the importance of evidence-based teaching and continuous feedback.  

Jason shares his experience as Law Enforcement Officer and Instructor, and emphasizes the benefits of incorporating techniques such as peer learning and the concept of interleaving, which involves mixing up different skills to improve overall performance in the long run. 

The episode highlights the importance of setting expectations and having a flexible lesson plan when using this method, as well as providing ongoing feedback to track progress and make necessary changes to teaching methods. 

Key takeaways include the significance of continuous feedback, incorporating important skills, and why cramming for exams may limit retention and recall of information. 
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Senior Editor Wayne Parham describes the many resources that Police Magazine has for Law Enforcement Officers and why you should take a look at their online content.
IDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teachers, Parents, and Public Safety Providers.

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How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
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How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
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On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, Kerry Mensior discusses the trend of De-Escalation in North American Law Enforcement with guest Dan Fraser. They stress the importance of teaching a framework for De-Escalation to use in many situations, rather than just “Time, Distance, Shielding”.  They also address the resistance experienced officers often have when it comes to De-Escalation training.

In this episode, you'll also learn about transferable communication skills for dealing with highly emotional situations and emphasizes the benefits of emotional labeling, breaking down IDEA’s Communication Success Formulas, (Relationship Math), and also how to use Brain-centric Design (BcD), training methods so trainees can quickly master new content. Fear is explored as the root of all conflict, with a real-life example of using De-Escalation tactics in family conflicts related to a law enforcement officer's work schedule. Overall, the episode aims to improve law enforcement training, as well as communication skills in other professions.

GUEST BIO:
Dan Fraser is a speaker, author and a retired Police Sergeant from Alberta, Canada. Much of his career was focused on making officers better through effective patrol tactics and communications training. He has specialty training in use of force analysis and investigations, crisis negotiations, reality-based training and sports hypnosis. He continues to train officers in communication skills and human factors in use of force. He has a passion for helping instructors hone their ability to deliver unforgettable training. He is the author of the book “Kickass Presentations – Wow Audiences with PowerPoint Slides that Click, Humor that’s Quick and Messages that Stick.”


Topics covered on De-Escalation and Brain-centric Design Training Techniques:
  - Deescalation in North American law enforcement
  - Resistance from experienced officers to deescalation training
  - Good training should focus on retention and transfer
  - Deescalation often associated with crisis negotiation, not tactical skill
- Heart-centered approach to improving law enforcement training
  - Ego and poor training as root causes of officer misconduct in videos
  - Transferable skills for dealing with emotionally charged situations
  - Importance of deescalation in various professions and situations
  - Law enforcement's responsibility to avoid force when possible
  - Critique of bolt-on deescalation training methods
  - Cognitive overload and strategies for effective teaching
  - Visuals and memory joggers
  - Getting students out of Survival State and into Executive State
  - Emotional labeling as a skill for effective communication
  - Regular practice to improve muscle memory
  - Life skills that benefit various professions
  - Importance of interpersonal communication and being respectful and kind
  - Clarity and consistency needed in deescalation training across No
IDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teachers, Parents, and Public Safety Providers.

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How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
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On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, we explore the world of autism and self-injurious behavior. Ronald “Doc” Davis shares his personal experience of having a son who struggles with self-aggression and the severity of his son's injuries, which have led to potential legal investigations.  We examine the psychological impact on officers who use force in such situations and the importance of patience and communication skills in crisis intervention. We also learn about the different ways autistic individuals self-calm and engage in self-stimulating behavior. This episode of the podcast was recorded at the annual conference of ILEETA, the International Law Enforcement Educators Trainers Association, where Doc presents his insights as an instructor in Crisis Management. Overall, this episode sheds light on the challenges and strategies for De-Escalation in Autism-related crisis situations.

GUEST BIO
Ronald “Doc” Davis has a PhD in Psychology with a focus on Hostage Negotiation, Crisis Intervention, Stress, and Autism. After serving 4 years in the military and 20 years in law enforcement, he retired from the Boynton Beach Florida Police Department as a Sergeant in charge of their Crime Prevention Unit. 
Additionally, he served as the Team Commander for both the Hostage Negotiation and Critical Incident Stress Management Teams. 
Doc also taught undergraduate college courses for a number of years before deciding to focus on the Law Enforcement community’s training needs.

  Key Topics
- Introduction to the podcast episode and speaker 
 - Self-injury behaviors (SIBs) in the world of autism 
 - Son's self-aggressive behaviors and injuries 
 - Potential legal issues related to severity of injuries 
 - Lawsuit and prosecution in escalated situation 
 - Importance and psychological impact of use of force by officers 
 - Story of Elizabeth Bonkers, a nonverbal valedictorian who learned to communicate through typing 
 - Importance of having home security cameras and responding to reports of potential abuse 
 - Speaker's doctoral research on crisis intervention, with personal focus on autism 
 - Self-stimulating behaviors and efforts to redirect 
 - Speaker's background and transition from law enforcement to psychology 
 - Importance of active listening and empathy in communication and interventions 
 - Broad topics related to autism spectrum and different state statutes on psychological evaluations 
 - Overview of the ILEETA conference 
 - ILEETA.org and connection with the host and speaker's presentation experience during the conference. 
 
IDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teachers, Parents, and Public Safety Providers.

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How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
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Robert Carlson has over 20 years in Law Enforcement, serving since 2013 as an instructor for the Memphis Police Department.  

He has over 27 years in the military and is currently the lead tactical medical Instructor for the Regional Counter Drug Training Academy, providing free training to law enforcement around the country.  

As a Police Officer, Robert has served as a Crisis Intervention Team specialist and is a trained crisis negotiator.  He is recognized as an expert in Active Shooters and Tactical Medicine, regularly speaking on law enforcement response to Active Shooter Events.  

Robert is the founding president of Brave Defender Community Services, a non-profit focused on active shooter prevention and education; and owner of Brave Defender Training Group, providing training to police and military.

On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, Robert talks about the importance of treating individuals with respect and maintaining control in high-stress situations. We touch on experiences that they and others have had in law enforcement and discuss tactics we've learned to empower individuals in crisis. 

Robert Carlson is a renowned expert in law enforcement, active shooter prevention, and tactical medicine. The episode covers the importance of recognizing triggers in stressful situations, self-reflection, and understanding that ultimately, only one can control oneself. 



IDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teachers, Parents, and Public Safety Providers.

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How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less
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