This training is the foundational and fundamental training for all public safety officers. The training focuses on several areas, such as: Schizophrenia; psychosis; Bi-Polar Disorder; Depression, and suicidal individuals. Anxiety and personality disorders are discussed as well. The participant will acquire the knowledge necessary and learn how to recognize important features of a particular mental health disorder.

The presentation also uses videos to highlight important symptoms such as delusions and manic behaviors. The lecture will focus on learning important and specific de-escalation techniques, strategies and communication skills that are required to assist in gaining voluntary compliance from people who are suffering from a specific type of mental health illness or crisis. The presentation is police friendly with demonstrative videos, examples and discussion concerning situations.

This training is currently being offered in the DSP academy, CIT training and other venues. The training is about 4 hours long.

This training is done in four phases and has been provided to the Delaware State Police for mandatory in-service to over 700 sworn troopers. It is a 16 hours class with scenarios.

The first phase of this training is the “Introduction to Tactical De-escalation.” The introduction focuses on the following: the need for proper assessment and critical decision making; the feasibility of de-escalation; and the need to learn de-escalation skills. The introduction answers the question, “Where does de-escalation actually fit in with-in our law enforcement job.”

The second phase of training has three components. The first component reviews what the law states concerning the use of force and de-escalation. The second component is understanding proper tactics and assessment which can improve or detract from our ability to de-escalate. The third component is understanding when someone is in a crisis and the basics of de-escalation.

The fourth phase is focuses on several special populations since this group may require unique de-escalation techniques . Officers are taught special de-escalation strategies and skills concerning individuals who suffer from a mental illness; intellectual and developmental disabilities, excited delirium, suicidal Individuals, suicide by cop, and medical issues that can affect a person’s thinking and behavior. Each group has their own unique sub-set of dynamics that are important for a responding officer to know.

The fourth phase is actual scenario training. All training should be followed-up by practicing the legal, tactical and de-escalation skills learned in specifically designed scenarios.

This training is necessary to improve the first responders understanding of a person with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disability. Chuck, being the father of a 16-year-old with autism, interjects his learned experiences to provide extra tools to help officers assist someone with autism. This training focuses on understanding autism and better ways to handle certain situations.

This training is about 3.5 hours. Chuck was hired by the Univ. of Delaware’s Delaware Network in Autism (DNEA) to provide this training for Delaware law enforcement.

This presentation focuses on “High Conflict” personalities who are difficult and hostile toward everyone. The personality disorders this training focuses on are: Narcissism, Anti-Social, Borderline and Paranoid. The officer will get a good idea what a personality disorder is, how it presents itself, and communication strategies to more effectively engage with these individuals.

This is a new training called “Partner and Protect” that focuses on how officers need to assist each other in their daily activities, especially when interacting with difficult individuals. The training has elements of risk management, ethics, and insightfulness but is action oriented. This training takes a cognitive-behavioral approach by first understanding the underlying dynamics that lead officers to making mistakes or committing poor judgement. Then new intervention strategies and concepts are introduced to overcome challenging situations and protect each other from making mistakes or committing errors in judgement. The training is about 3.5 hours long and has been given to Constables and The Delaware State Police.

Other training includes: De-institutionalization, Excited Delirium, and Suicide by Cop. These presentations are typically one hour in duration.

Chuck has been appointed and selected to sit on numerous committees over the years that pertain to behavioral health issues and its relationship to law enforcement. Furthermore, Chuck as written policy and MOU’s for law enforcement in the area of behavioral health. He has also been asked to review incidents in relation to an officer’s response to a particular situation and the feasibility of de-escalation. Chuck also assisted in the creation of a drug diversion program and the curriculum for CIT.

As a result of his background and history of training, Neuro-PD can review policy, training and assist in the development of a training program or policy in the area of behavioral health. Furthermore, Neuro-PD can assist in the evaluation and review of de-escalation tactics used in a police-citizen incident. Lastly, Neuro-PD has the experience to assist in the development of a drug diversion program.