This event has been cancelled. If you have any questions, please contact the event planner directly.
Attendance is restricted to Law Enforcement ONLY.
With increasing frequency, law enforcement is being called upon to respond to individuals in serious mental health crises. It is necessary for law enforcement personnel to understand mental illness, and the tactics and techniques that have been proven to work most effectively when responding to individuals in these situations. These tactics and techniques are different than those routinely taught to officers to manage conflict. Generally, the underlying elements behind mental illness-related behavior is usually not criminal or malicious. Utilizing the information from this course, and implementing effective strategies can help keep the officer safe, keep the public safe, and greatly reduce civil liability.This course is required to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement’s (TCOLE’s) Mental Health Officer Certification.
This workshop is approved for 6 hours of Continuing Education Credit for the following organizations:
Sam Hanson is a passionate leader and trainer in the public safety community. Mr. Hanson is the founder and principal of Sam Hanson Group, and has over a decade of public safety operator, research and development, teaching, and consulting experience. Mr. Hanson holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Studies, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Public Safety Executive Leadership, a Master of Science (M.S.) in Criminal Justice Studies, and doctoral-related work in Psychology. Mr. Hanson holds a Master Peace Officer certification (in the State of Texas), a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Instructor certification (Basic and Advanced), and a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) credential. Having served with a large metropolitan law enforcement organization, Mr. Hanson has fulfilled both uniformed, covert, and administrative assignments. Mr. Hanson has served as a field training officer, fugitive apprehension operator, community engagement officer, training and personnel development coordinator, research and curriculum development administrator, and behavioral science/mental health coordinator. Additionally, Mr. Hanson serves as faculty with the Caruth Police Institute (University of North Texas at Dallas) and continues to serve as a college professor teaching both criminal justice and psychology courses. Mr. Hanson continues to serve as a leader in numerous other public safety related projects.
Monday, April 20, 2020 - Friday, April 24, 2020 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dallas Children's Advocacy Center5351 Samuell BlvdDallas, Texas 75228
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