PUBLIC SAFETY ALLIANCE REGISTRATION FORM FOR:
POLICING THE MENTALLY ILL: THE AUTISM ANGLE
Thursday, October 5, 2023
0800 - 1700
Location:
HIDTA Training Center, Garden Level
Directions: 5700 S. Eastern Ave., Commerce, CA 90040
A ONE-OF-A-KIND SPECIAL PRESENTATION!


Prerequisite:
Students must be full or part-time Law Enforcement, Probation/Parole, Corrections/Jail, Fire, EMS or Security personnel or work under the umbrella of an agency. If you have questions regarding your qualifications, please contact us at training@trainPSA.org.
Course Description: This 8-hour, open format, course covers everything Autism for first responders. As Public service officers are forced to deal with more individuals with mental health diagnosis, those with Autism are rising to the top. This specialized course helps students understand Autistic behavior, realize communication capabilities and learn restraint from the pitfalls of Autistic anger. This course also explains The Americans with Disabilities Act and what it means for you! Personal experience and examples of Developmental Disability drives the creativity and lively presentation you can't miss.
Course Description: This 8-hour, open format, course covers everything Autism for first responders. As Public service officers are forced to deal with more individuals with mental health diagnosis, those with Autism are rising to the top. This specialized course helps students understand Autistic behavior, realize communication capabilities and learn restraint from the pitfalls of Autistic anger. This course also explains The Americans with Disabilities Act and what it means for you! Personal experience and examples of Developmental Disability drives the creativity and lively presentation you can't miss.
Who Should
Attend: Law Enforcement, Probation/Parole, Corrections/Jail, Fire, EMS and Security personnel
Instructor: Your Instructor, Michael Coleman, (ADAC), is a 17 year veteran police officer who has focused his career around Autism and training others. He is nationally renound and consistently provides guidance during the American With Disabilities National Conference and other federal, state, and local institutions. His witty personality and playful bantor turns an otherwise dry classroom into a fun and eventful experience. Michael is certified as an ADA Coordinator, CIT Coordinator, NvLend Graduate, TAC-MED instructor, FTEP Coordinator, and serves as a member of his agency's Crisis Negotiator Team.
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes are recommended.
Lodging and Meals: Students are responsible for their own hotel and meals.
Contacts: If you are running late to the course or have other problems or questions regarding this course, please contact:
Program Manager,
Nick Ramos at: nickramos@trainPSA.org or (505) 573-9672
PSA office, at: info@trainPSA.org
Instructor: Your Instructor, Michael Coleman, (ADAC), is a 17 year veteran police officer who has focused his career around Autism and training others. He is nationally renound and consistently provides guidance during the American With Disabilities National Conference and other federal, state, and local institutions. His witty personality and playful bantor turns an otherwise dry classroom into a fun and eventful experience. Michael is certified as an ADA Coordinator, CIT Coordinator, NvLend Graduate, TAC-MED instructor, FTEP Coordinator, and serves as a member of his agency's Crisis Negotiator Team.
Dress Code: Comfortable clothing and closed toed shoes are recommended.
Lodging and Meals: Students are responsible for their own hotel and meals.
Contacts: If you are running late to the course or have other problems or questions regarding this course, please contact:
Program Manager,
Nick Ramos at: nickramos@trainPSA.org or (505) 573-9672
PSA office, at: info@trainPSA.org