Crisis Response Involving Veteran & Military Personnel

Offered at no cost to law enforcement agencies in partnership with Los Angeles County Department of Military & Veteran Affairs, this CA POST (PSP) and STC-certified Crisis Response Training Involving Veterans & Military Personnel equips officers with practical, field-tested strategies to safely and effectively engage veterans during crisis situations. The course strengthens military cultural awareness, enhances decision-making under stress, and provides veteran-specific de-escalation considerations designed to reduce escalation, improve officer safety, and support better outcomes for those who have served.

Learning Objectives

Participants will:

Recognize key elements of military and veteran culture that influence behavior under stress

Identify veteran-specific risk factors, including suicide indicators and reintegration challenges

Apply practical de-escalation and communication strategies tailored to veteran encounters

Improve scene management and decision-making in veteran-involved crisis situations

Who Should Attend

Law Enforcement Officers

Supervisors and Command Staff

Detectives and Specialized Units

Custody Personnel (STC eligible)

Crisis Response & Co-Responder Teams