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IN-CUSTODY DEATH/EXCITED DELIRIUM

Presenter Course Name 
Course Code
Hours / Plan
Description
     
REGIONAL PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING CENTER
5190 SPECTRUM BLVD
RENO 89512
(775) 789-5410
gbefort@washoecounty.us
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IN-CUSTODY DEATH/EXCITED DELIRIUM
7253-32241
14/IV

 

LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS MUST LEARN TO DEAL SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY WITH PEOPLE IN A STATE OF EXCITED DELIRIUM. THIS COURSE WILL GIVE YOU THE TOOLS TO SAVE YOURSELF, PROTECT THE SUSPECT, AND SAVE YOUR AGENCY FROM THE LIABILITY ASSOCIATED WITH IN-CUSTODY DEATH. TOPICS INCLUDE: (1) INTRODUCTION TO EXCITED DELIRIUM - RECOGNITION OF SYMPTONS OF THIS AND COCAINE PSYCHOSIS; (2) WINNING TACTICS FOR CONTACT WITH PEOPLE IN A STATE OF EXCITED DELIRIUM; (3) DOCUMENTATION ON ENCOUNTERS; (4) IN-CUSTODY DEATH SYNDR OME: THE TASER AND IN-CUSTODY DEATHS; (5) TACTICS FOR DEALING WITH A SUBJECT WHO EXHIBITS "SUPER HUMAN" STRENGTH; (6) PRACTICAL APPLICATION OF TAKE-DOWN TECHNIQUES AND PROPER USE OF THE HOBBLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM.SPECIAL NOTE: CALIFORNIA POST REIMBURSEMENT FOR THIS COURSE IS LIMITED TO CALIFORNIA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES IN COUNTIES BORDERING NEVADA. SEE POST REGULATION 1015(B)(10).
     

 

 

 

 
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