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CopShock
February 4, 2021 @ 8:30 am - February 5, 2021 @ 4:30 pm
This two-day class was developed to address officer responses to Critical Incidents or “Toxic” experiences that have the potential to emotionally cripple officers and to address the “corrosive” or cumulative effects of the job that assault officers every day.
The law enforcement community rewards traits such as physical toughness, independence, emotional restriction, and the ability to react in the face of traumatic events. However, it is unquestionable that police officers and support personnel face specific psychological distress on the job as a result of exposure to toxic and corrosive situations. As a result, many officers suffer from high rates of depression, anxiety, stress, anger management problems, and relationship difficulties. At times, the level of critical incident stress and occupational stress leads to: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Major Depression, Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, and at worst, Suicide. However, by studying and understanding potential emotional and physical reactions to critical incidents and everyday organizational stressors, officers can develop the personal and social resilience to truly survive and grow in the law enforcement professional and their personal lives.
*******Dr. Gardner’s classes have continually received exceptional evaluations.*******
Instructor: LaMaurice H. Gardner, Psy.D, Police Psychologist
Class Size: Limited to 21
Cost: LEORTC Member Licensed Officers – Prepaid
LEORTC Non-Licensed Personnel – $75.00
Non-Member Agencies – $175.00
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”