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Welcome to the COPS DeTAL Center
The De-Escalation Training through Active Learning (DeTAL) Assessment and Research Regional Training Center: A collaborative effort for de-escalation training, assessment, and evaluation for law enforcement and community members.
Learn about the
DeTAL Center
Train, Assess & Evaluate
The DeTAL Center is building curriculum to provide training to law enforcement and community members in the art of de-escalation, while using the virtual world to provide safe, lived experience activities for everyone.
Engage the Community
The DeTAL Assessment and Research Center will engage community members to share their needs, concerns, and perspectives on the effectiveness of police training strategies.
Certification Process
The DeTAL Center project partners will develop criteria and evaluate strategy for de-escalation certification based on proficiency in knowledge and skills identified through the training modalities.
Administration
The DeTAL Center is administered by the Western Illinois University (WIU) Department of Psychology with several partners and funded through the Department of Justice Community Oriented Police Service (COPS) Office.
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