Welcome to the COPS DeTAL Center
An internet-based and regionally housed de-escalation training Assessment and Research Center created to serve the culturally diverse communities and police organizations in West Central Illinois, the larger Midwest Region, and beyond.
Mission
The mission of the DeTAL Assessment and Research Center is to provide evidence-based de-escalation training and scenario-based practice with feedback and performance reflection.
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The mission involves testing and optimization of novel education approaches (e.g., online, virtual scenario-based applications) for officer communication, self-regulation, decision making, behavioral responses, and safety in service to community members.
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It is also the mission of the DeTAL Assessment and Research Center to incorporate community feedback on de-escalatoin curriculum content and scenarios.
Goals and Activities
What the DeTAL Center is All About
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De-Escalation Curriculum, Training, Research, and Assessment for law enforcement and the greater criminal justice community at large
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Training that is meaningful and effective
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Scenario-based and includes multiple tools for training
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Interpersonal Interaction with law enforcement professionals and community members
Community Engagement
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Sharing the activities of the DeTAL Center and gathering information from the community for research and training activities
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Transparency in training and lived experience
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Inclusion of multiple populations that might not normally be engaged in this type of training
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Commitment to common language
Information Sharing
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Sharing our activities through different methods
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YouTube Video Series
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Social media engagement
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Fact Sheets and research sharing
Coordination of Efforts
As part of the National De-Escalation Training Network, the DeTAL Center provides resources to a number of different programs. There is no "one program fits all" solution. We are one of many solutions.
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The Partners
The project partners are situated to provide tailored support to rural, suburban, and urban policing organizations.
Western Illinois University
Western Illinois University provides student-centered, interdisciplinary, professional programs characterized by innovative teaching and research. Emphasizing regional and global perspectives, WIU offers outstanding professional programs taught by expert faculty.
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The Missouri Safety Center at the University of Central Missouri
Founded in 1871, UCM is a comprehensive four-year public university located in Warrensburg, Missouri. The Missouri Safety Center was established in 1967 as a resource for training and research for traffic and transportation safety.
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Real Training Systems (RTS)
Developing the capability to conduct scenario roleplay in the virtual environment, RTS is working to assist achieve the goal of shifting students from reacting to a situation to intentional decision-making during citizen encounters.
Harmony Virtual Scenario- Based Training
Harmony provides curriculum focused on:
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Communication
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Self-Regulation
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Assessment
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Actions
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Maintaining officer welfare and public safety