Courses

LEDA courses are built on evidence, experience, and immersive scenarios. Officers gain practical skills they can apply immediately to improve safety, reduce conflict, and strengthen trust in the communities they serve.

De-Escalation Essentials
8.0 Hours

A foundation course introducing the core skills of de-escalation and conflict resolution. Officers learn to recognize early signs of escalation, apply effective communication, and practice strategies in guided scenarios.

Key Takeaways:

Core communication and conflict resolution skills, early recognition of behavioral cues, and practical application through role play scenarios

De-Escalation Comprehensive
16.0 Hours

An expanded course that builds on the essentials with deeper focus on human behavior, tactical communication, and decision making under pressure. Officers engage in extended scenario practice with instructor feedback.

Key Takeaways:

Advanced communication and de-escalation skills, strategic decision making in complex situations, scenario practice tailored to real world challenges, and building trust through proactive community engagement

Community Engagement
4.0 Hours

A focused course connecting de-escalation skills with effective community policing. Officers learn to strengthen relationships with diverse populations through respectful communication and conflict sensitive engagement. This course is geared toward officers in community policing, school resource officer, and similar roles.

Key Takeaways:

Practical tools for community engagement, strategies for building rapport and trust, and techniques for respectful communication across diverse groups

De-Escalation Instructor
(Train-the-Trainer)
40.0 Hours

Prepares participants to become certified LEDA instructors. Officers gain mastery of the LEDA curriculum, develop instructional skills, and learn to lead realistic scenarios with confidence. This course prepares instructors to deliver LEDA training within their agencies or as adjunct instructors.

Key Takeaways:

Mastery of LEDA scenario driven curriculum, adult learning and instructional best practices, and leading role play and scenario analysis effectively