De-Escalation Conversations

(For SEVERAL Free Gifts, go to: MicheleBlood.com/deescalation ) Welcome back to another episode of De-Escalation Conversations!  In today's episode, we have the pleasure of hosting the inspiring Michele Blood.  Michele shares her incredible journey from being a rock singer in Australia and, after a near fatal car accident, meeting Bob Proctor and later becoming a renowned figure in the field of pe...

Brian Willis is recognized throughout North America as a catalyst for change in the law enforcement profession and a man with many questions. Brian was a full time police officer for 25 years and has over 33 years of law enforcement training experience. He is the recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution and commitment to Officer Safety in Canada, the Queen’s Dia...

Gordon Graham, J.D., is also a Law Enforcement Officer. Gordon's education as a Risk Manager and experience as a practicing attorney, coupled with his extensive background in law enforcement, have allowed him to rapidly become recognized as a leader in private and public sector organizations with multiple areas of expertise. Gordon proudly served the California Highway Patrol and was a motorcycle...

Samantha Drum is a high-conflict strategist and personal injury attorney with years of experience managing high-conflict people and situations, as well as coaching others to do the same.    After facing several high-conflict personalities at the start of her career, she realized a harsh truth—law school did NOT prepare her for managing high-conflict behavior or extreme personalities. She decided t...

Join us on De-Escalation Conversations as we explore the strategies and insights shared by Sam Tornatore to beat procrastination, increase productivity, and enhance our ability to De-Escalate emotionally charged scenarios.   On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, our guest is Sam Tornatore, an accomplished author and expert in beating procrastination and increasing productivity.  Sam has...

 On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, Todd Fletcher talks about the importance of teaching behavior in demos rather than allowing shooting.  Instructors must show all the little things they do to achieve a certain speed or goal and slow down demos so that students can see the pace at which the drill needs to be done.  Firearms instructors are seen as de facto leaders, and their behavior...

 On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, the focus is on the variety of topics covered with Ken Murray.  Ken shares his insights and experiences on fear, behavior shaping, PTSD, and the importance of slowing down to assess progress.  We also discuss the evolution of Ken's company SIMUNITION , critical incidents in law enforcement, and the '8 Can't Wait' movement.  Ken speaker shares his pe...

On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations podcast, host Kerry Mensior speaks with guest Adam Kinakin about the importance of  De-Escalation tactics in Law Enforcement.  We discuss the connection between appearance and success in personal and professional development, and the totality of circumstances involved in using force. Adam shares a personal experience and emphasizes the need for better...

 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 per...

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. Find mo...

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. Find more about How to Calm an Angry Person in 90 Seconds or Less Come visit us at the IDEA website (International De-Escalation Association): https://TheIdea. World Subscri...

VIDEO VERSION: https://lynxshort.com/dec_010 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 of...

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...

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 s...

Introduction: On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, the topic of negotiation and agile coaching is discussed. Vladimir Bushin shares his belief that having a coach can lead to continuous improvement and growth, referencing successful individuals like Michael Phelps who have coaches to maintain their success. The Negotiation Practice Community is also introduced as a resource for personal...

CopLine.org is a Law Enforcement Officer's Lifeline!  Available only to LEO's and their families, this Crisis and Suicide Hotline is staffed 24-7 and today, we have the Training Coordinator with us =, Chuck Stringham IDEA - the International De-Escalation Association, is dedicated to Saving Lives, Reputations, & Relationships through Conflict De-Escalation & Communication Training for Teac...

Doug Wyllie has authored thousands of feature articles, opinion columns, news reports, and tactical tips with the goal of ensuring that police officers are safer and more successful on the streets. Doug is a Western Publishing Association “Maggie Award” winner for Best Regularly Featured Digital Edition Column. He is a member of International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association (ILE...

Joseph Willis, Chief Learning Officer for First HELP, joins us to discuss how to get your brain right! An experienced Learning & Development Professional with a passion for #ResponderReadiness and specialize in developing leaders of character, professional organizational climates, and high performing cultures of trust.  Joseph is a retired US Army First Sergeant and currently serves as the Chi...

BIO Leo Petrilli was trapped in an addiction for over four decades, and has been substance free since 2011. He just retired from working in the trenches at the Addiction Recovery Home, where he went for his own recovery.  Today, he is a virtual Train The Trainer for the First Responder Program with The Addictions Academy.  Leo is also a virtual Personal Growth Coach, with the Wellness Coach organi...