This week, we’re flipping the script on high-stress calls and adrenaline-fueled responses. Join us as we sit down with David Vilsaying, nationally recognized de-escalation instructor and voice of calm in chaos.
From the streets to the classroom, David shares real-world strategies that save lives—and careers. Whether you're a rookie responder or a seasoned supervisor, this episode will sharpen your tools, not just your tactics.
Why escalation isn’t inevitable How communication can be your most powerful weapon And why de-escalation is more than a buzzword—it’s a survival skill.
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Chapters- (00:00:00) - Will You Stop Fighting?
- (00:00:59) - Meet Sergeant David Velising
- (00:02:04) - One MP in Law Enforcement's Long Career
- (00:03:06) - Former Law Enforcement Officer on His Favorite Job
- (00:05:23) - What's a Supervisor's Job?
- (00:06:26) - Retiring at 65
- (00:08:12) - The First Responders at Aelita Training Center
- (00:12:29) - It Doesn't Matter How Many People Attend Your Class--
- (00:15:19) - De-escalation Tactics, Internal Self-Awareness
- (00:18:17) - De-Escalation Training
- (00:22:25) - Deescalation Training at the Cherokee Casino
- (00:27:34) - Regional Training Centers for Police: What is the Central Region and
- (00:31:00) - How big was Hays Police Department?
- (00:34:59) - What do you teach to officers besides deescalation?
- (00:38:39) - There's Life After Law Enforcement: Part 3
- (00:39:53) - Retired Law Enforcement Officer starts his own business
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