Empowering Officers.
Enhancing Trust.
The Law Enforcement De-Escalation Academy (LEDA) is a nonprofit training organization providing scenario-based, research-supported education designed to reduce use-of-force incidents, enhance officer safety, and strengthen community trust. Our programs give officers practical tools they can apply immediately in the field.
About LEDA
Who We Are
LEDA was founded by veteran law enforcement professionals. Our instructors bring frontline experience to every course, ensuring training is grounded in the realities of policing.
We know firsthand how communication and decision making can change outcomes. That experience drives our mission to provide officers with practical tools they can apply immediately in the field.


What We Offer
Our programs go beyond classroom lectures. Officers practice de-escalation and conflict resolution skills in realistic scenarios that mirror the challenges they face every day.
LEDA equips participants to:
De-escalate volatile encounters with confidence
Strengthen community trust and engagement
Reduce use of force incidents
Protect officers, agencies, and communities from risk
Bring LEDA to your Agency
Interested in training for your agency? We make it simple to host or attend LEDA programs. Contact us for more information.
Phone
850-220-5414
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