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IALEFI Regional
Handling Training Conference
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Suicide Callers

Who Should Attend
All telecommunicators (sheriffs, police, emergency service
centers, highway patrol, etc.) who are employed by or
sponsored by an emergency services center.

Course Goal
To help the participant gain a better understanding of
suicide and its causes. Through increased awareness, the
the
telecommunicator can more effectively counsel and assist the
suicide caller.
Course Objectives
The student will be able to:
➤ Defi ne crisis intervention as it relates to suicidal W
Who Should Attendho Should Attend
situations. Law enforcement fi rearms instructors and PPSB.
Law enforcement fi rearms instructors and PPSB.
➤ List, in writing, three myths about suicide.
➤ Identify potential suicidal individuals. Conference Content
➤ Defi ne the term “suicidal erosion.” The IALEFI® Firearms Instructor Training Conference
➤ Provide examples of ambivalence by the suicidal caller. will host a myriad of events that will range from classroom
➤ List, in writing, motives for suicide. instruction, live fi re classes on modern fi rearms training and
➤ List and defi ne the three H’s of suicide. the latest in fi rearms technology. The courses will be taught
➤ Defi ne the term crisis and identify behaviors that are by nationally recognized experts in their fi elds.
indicators of a crisis-prone person.
➤ List various types of events that may precipitate a crisis. Course Requirements
➤ Outline key characteristics of the following types of Equipment required will be based on course selection.
calls:
- Domestic Violence Registration information will be posted on the NCJA
- Child abuse website. Participants will be required to select specifi c
- Financial stress courses that they would like to attend. Please do not register
- Substance abuse until the course schedule has been posted. Bed space will be
- Mental disorders limited. Lodging priority goes to those registered and paid
- Suicidal callers participants. Local lodging is available.
➤ Determine basic guidelines for identifying a crisis and
what can be done to establish a plan of action. DUAL REGISTRATION
➤ Identify the two factors that the telecommunicator needs You must register with IALEFI to pay fees. International
to consider regarding risk assessment. Association of Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors -
➤ Discuss suicide by cop and recognize the potential 25 Country Club Rd, Suite 707, Gilford NH 03249
dangers that are characteristic of this type of call. Phone: 603-524-8787 / Fax: 603-524-8856
➤ Identify the do’s and don’ts of helping a suicidal caller. Email: info@ialefi .com / COST: 175.00
➤ Discuss elements that should be included in agency
policy and procedure. Register through the NCJA portal to attend.
For more information contact:
Methodologies NCJA Coordinator: Chad Thompson, 910-926-6064 or at
This course employs lecture, conference and group exercise. chthompson@ncdoj.gov or International Association of
Law Enforcement Firearms Instructors (IALEFI ) -
®
Course Requirements 25 Country Club Road, Suite 707, Gilford, NH 03249 /
The student is required to attend the entire course. All Phone: 603-524-8856 / Web: http://www.ialefi .com
practical exercises must be satisfactorily completed. FEE: $125.00

Course Coordinator Length of Course Course Coordinator Length of Course
Susan M. Gillis One day (8 hours) Chad Thompson Two days (16 hours)

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