De-Escalation TrainingWhy Offer De-Escalation Training? The environment of policing has become increasingly dangerous and complex due a variety of factors, including untreated mental illness, addiction disease, and the breakdown of community institutions. Additional training in de-escalation and less lethal tools are necessary to reduce deadly police encounters, save lives, and improve public trust and confidence in the police. What is De-Escalation Training? Who Has the Authority to Create and Deliver This Training? How Will The Training Be Developed?
What Is Next? WSCJTC has posted a web form where individuals are able to provide input electronically regarding the De-escalation Training outlined in RCW 43.101.455. This is the best method to submit comment as it consolidates information for review by WSCJTC personnel.
In addition to our web form, we will be holding two public input meetings in Washington State. The meeting details are as follows:
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM WSCJTC – Lobby 19010 1st Avenue S. Burien, WA 98148
Thursday, February 21, 2019 WSCJTC – Auditorium 19010 1st Avenue S. Burien, WA 98148 Before the public input meeting on Thursday, February 21st, we have a two hour reservation in WSCJTC’s new VIRTRA (Shoot/Don’t Shoot) Simulator from 4:00-6:00 PM. All are welcome to participate in experiencing this simulator. This is a great opportunity for us to explain how this type of training works. This simulator is an interactive partner for de-escalation, active shooter, judgmental use of force, situational awareness and firearms training for law enforcement.
Friday, March 1, 2019 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM Spokane Public Library – Meeting room 1A 906 W. Main Avenue Spokane, WA 99201
Please note that the topics of these two first public input meetings will be training requirements and first aid. Additional public meetings will be held regarding other requirements per the law. Both of these meetings will be available to view via live stream on our Facebook page. Please click here to view our Facebook page. If you have any further questions or concerns regarding this matter, please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Program Staff
Alex Buijs, Administrative Assistant 206-835-7366 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Stan Conrad, Division Manager 206-835-7364 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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