Breakaway Techniques

Overview

This course will enable frontline staff to recognise the different aspects of physical conflict that they may encounter and to be able to understand and be aware of the different methods of managing such conflicts in a legally responsible manner

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is a must for you if you need to be more confident in dealing with verbally and/or physically aggressive situations.  Also essential for staff wanting to reinforce what they are currently putting into practice to ensure they operating safely in the work place.

Benefits To You & Your Organisation

• Be aware of what the law requires
• Recognise in advance the potential for conflict in order to avoid it if possible
• Use simple techniques to breakaway if necessary
• Use follow up control if required
• Write comprehensively about the incident
• Avoid costly and time consuming litigation
• Provide support and welfare for you, your staff and your organisation

Les is a former police officer, and author of the British police services personal safety manual. Having an interest in people and how they operate, Les is regularly employed as an expert witness in personal protection investigations and gives evidence in both criminal and civil proceedings.