Tactical Diffusion Strategies

Course Hours: 24.0 Hours

Course Description

This course is designed to provide the student with the latest theories in verbal communication and situational de-escalation techniques. Topics of instruction include a review of the legal considerations for use of force situations and basic concepts of verbal communication and control. This course provides extensive scenario-based training that allows students an ample opportunity to employ the techniques taught. 


This course is recognized by POST as equivalent to Verbal Judo and Verbal Deescalation and Influence for purposes of the POST Intermediate Certification.

Prerequisites

Students must be employed by a local, state, or federal agency.

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for law enforcement officers who have direct contact with the public.

Special Notes

Student must bring duty gear (minus firearm, ammo, OC Spray, Baton, TASER), comfortable clothes, sunscreen, and water bottle.

Start Date End Date Location (Hover for more information) Time Course Number Status
01/08/2025 01/10/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25025 Waiting List
01/15/2025 01/17/2025 Griffin PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25041 Register
01/22/2025 01/24/2025 MARTA PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25051 Register
01/29/2025 01/31/2025 Carrollton PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25064 Register
03/10/2025 03/12/2025 Atlanta PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. LPAT25145 Register
03/24/2025 03/26/2025 Bainbridge Public Safety 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
04/02/2025 04/04/2025 GPSTC, ROME 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
04/02/2025 04/04/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
04/21/2025 04/23/2025 Gwinnett PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
04/28/2025 04/30/2025 Cobb County 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
08/04/2025 08/06/2025 Griffin PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/02/2025 09/04/2025 MARTA PD 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
09/08/2025 09/10/2025 Cobb County 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon
10/01/2025 10/03/2025 GPSTC, FORSYTH 08:00 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. TBA Coming Soon