Deflection, Leadership, and 21st Century Policing

This course will Inform and educate law enforcement leaders on the field of deflection and pre-arrest diversion. This training will focus on an overview of nationally recognized Deflection pathways while focusing on the benefits and challenges police chiefs, sheriff’s and command staff face when implementing these models, that are operating within communities across the United States. This training will focus on the perspective from three retired police leaders who were early adopters integrating Deflection Initiatives in their agencies between 2014-2017.

Agenda:

Science of Substance Use Disorder & Behavioral Health Issues
Pathways to Pre-Arrest Diversion and Deflection
Collaboration and Working Together
Community Mapping
Deflection Initiative Infrastructure
Multifaceted Community Health Initiatives
Leadership Examples from the Field – Chief D’Agata, City of Liberty Police presentation
Chiefs and Executives as Hope Not Handcuff Ambassadors