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8 Hour De-Escalation and Calming of Aggressive & Emotionally Disturbed Individuals

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Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location:
O'Fallon Police Department
285 North Seven Hills Road
O'Fallon, Illinois 62269
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Instructor: Danielle Jenkins, Edgework Inc.
Class Limit: 45
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One-Day Training on Basic Skills for the Threat Assessment, De-Escalation and Calming of Aggressive and Emotionally Disturbed Individuals.

Topics Include:
  • The Cycle of Aggression & Guiding Principals in Dealing with Aggression
  • Communication with the mentally ill and people with volatile character traits
  • Paranoia
  • De-Escalation Tactics
  • Disorganization (ex: Chaotic Rage)
  • Mania
  • Domestic Violence
  • What do people do when they become aggressive? What can escalation look like?
  • Your physical organization in the face of anger
  • Tone and quality of voice
  • Tactical Paraphrasing – The Gold Standard for Angry People
  • Multiple control strategies for different scenarios