IWD (Interacting with People with Disabilities) for law enforcement is a dynamic and interactive curriculum designed to equip first responders with the best practices for interacting with individuals who have various disabilities, such as autism, physical disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and mental health disorders. The goal is to avoid inadvertent escalation, misunderstandings, and resulting crises that often lead to the use of force. The curriculum was developed with the collaboration of industry experts as well as people with disabilities.
This program is taught by current and former law enforcement officers with decades of experience in both law enforcement and working with people with disabilities. IWD assists first responders in identifying individuals who may have disabilities or mental health disorders, providing them with realistic and practical communication tools to peacefully resolve incidents where individuals may initially appear “non-compliant” due to their disability or mental health issues.
Ultimately, IWD aims to decrease incidents of “unwarranted” use of force and arrests of people with disabilities, increasing officer retention and reducing ADA-based lawsuits for agencies throughout the United States.
In Colorado, the IWD training curriculum meets POST requirements for annual training on interacting with people with disabilities and bi-annual situational de-escalation training.
8 Hours
Modules Available for Patrol/Investigations and Corrections
Learning Objectives
4 Hours
Multiple sessions available so all shifts may receive training
Learning Objectives
3-5 Hours Depending on Requested Content
Learning Objectives
(303) 803-2389
info@pulseline.org
Pulse Line’s IWD Training meets Colorado POST requirements for training on interacting with people with disabilities and situational de-escalation.
