Empowering Law Enforcement to Successfully
Interact with Physically Disabled Suspects
Comprehensive training designed to equip officers with the skills to safely and respectfully interact with individuals who have physical disabilities.
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From basic protocols to advanced hands-on training, we prepare officers for real-world scenarios
Training Solutions Designed for Law Enforcement Needs
Training Solutions Designed Specifically to Address Law Enforcement Needs
Training Solutions Designed to Address Blind Spots in Law Enforcement Training
Disability and Equipment
Familiarization
Get valuable insight into the mindset and physical capabilities unique to the types of disabilities and corresponding mobility devices your team engages with every day.
Officers learn to spot hidden dangers, identify hiding places, disengage mobility devices for added safety, as well as dismantle wheelchairs and scooters for easy transportation.
This knowledge fosters understanding; while the skills ensure confident, safe, and effective interactions for both officers and suspects.
Control and Cuffing
Techniques
Real-life scenarios and proven, easy-to-learn techniques are used to prepare officers for safely controlling and cuffing disabled suspects.
Learn methods for dominant side control, de-escalation strategies specific to the disabled community, and master solo and partnered arrest techniques that emphasize mechanical control over pain compliance.
This program reduces individual risk and departmental liability, while simultaneously keeping officers and vulnerable members of the community safe.
Lifting and Searching
Methods
Learn when and why removing a suspect from their mobility device is essential for thorough searches and safe arrests.
Develop precise solo/partner lifting techniques that minimize harm, setting them down while ensuring their balance, lifting/assisting from ground, putting PDS in vehicle, protocol for safely returning PDP to chair/MD, one vs two person search, identify hiding places, advanced search protocol, aware of internal and external medical devices when doing a pat-down,
while addressing the unique challenges of prosthetics with care/sensitivity.
This training builds officers' comfort when going hands-on with a PDS, enhances officers' confidence and safety, strengthens public trust, and builds department credibility.
Why Your Officers Need This Training
Creating safer interactions, stronger community ties, and long-term savings.
Improved Safety
Equip officers with the tools to de-escalate situations involving individuals with physical disabilities, ensuring the safety of everyone involved.
Enhanced Community Trust
Foster better relationships between law enforcement and the communities they serve by promoting empathy, understanding, and respect.
Cost Savings
Reduce the risk of excessive force incidents and associated legal costs by investing in proactive, thoughtful training.
Hear what Kevin Harrington, The Original Shark has to say about DRT!
Choose the Right Training for Your Department
Basic Level: Essential Skills for All Officers
Introductory training to familiarize officers with mobility devices, basic de-escalation tactics, and respectful engagement.
Advanced Level: Hands-On Experience
Intensive, practical training with live interactions and real-world scenarios. Perfect for officers seeking deeper understanding.
Train-the-Trainer: Spread the Knowledge
Our program equips department trainers to teach and support their teams, ensuring department-wide proficiency.
Success Stories from Our Partners!
Officer, Tucson Police Department
"This training gave me the confidence to approach situations involving people with disabilities with understanding and patience. It’s made a real difference on the job."
Community Leader, Tucson
“Seeing our local officers engage with members of our community with such care and professionalism has restored faith in law enforcement.”
Police Chief, Local Department
“Investing in this training has not only improved our officers’ skills but also saved our department from potential costly legal situations.”
Ready to Make a Positive Change?
Contact us today to learn more about our training programs and how they can benefit your department.
Empowering Law Enforcement to Successfully Interact with Physically Disabled Suspects
Comprehensive training designed to equip officers with the skills to safely and respectfully interact with individuals who have physical disabilities.
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