Law enforcement will encounter individuals with disabilities at least 50% of their active duty time. Specific disabilities will pose greater challenges, be more likely to encounter law enforcement, and will call for more detailed training. The Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services, in partnership with the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services and the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities, has contracted with Niagara University to develop comprehensive training specific to Acquired/Traumatic Brain Injury. This program will provide information on acquired brain injury and traumatic brain injury, detailing how the disability presents, the array of symptoms and how they may present, and how injury occurs. This Train-the-Trainer course will prepare the participant to provide training on law enforcement response to individuals with acquired/traumatic brain injuries. An extensive amount of tools and materials will be provided for interdepartmental access and reference.
Content will include, but is not limited to;
Certified law enforcement officers working in law enforcement agencies.
Partial In-service Credit (PIC) for Virginia law enforcement officers will be available. All participants will receive a certificate of attendance after completing an online evaluation following the training.
Check-in for the training will begin at 8:00 am and the course will run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Participants are responsible for their meals, transportation and lodging arrangements and expenses.
Pre-registration is required via DCJS’ online registration system.
There is no fee to attend this training.