University Police Provide De-Escalation Training To Local Law Enforcement
From left, University Police Policy And Compliance Manager David Kostiak and University Police Sergeant Joseph Laguzzi participate in "Practical De-Escalation and the Critical Decision Making Model," a free workshop for law enforcement officers provided by University Police and funded through a grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation.The University of Scranton Police Department recently presented a half-day workshop on de-escalation strategies to nearly 40 local law enforcement officers, including college police and security personnel and municipal officers. The free workshop sought to reduce injuries and the need to use physical force by training officers to safely and effectively respond to situations involving people in crisis with effective communication and active listening. The workshop was funded through a grant from the Scranton Area Community Foundation.
For more information on University Police, visit this link.
