TRAINING COURSE
Searching and De-escalation
Practical one-day training in carrying out person and room searches safely, with de-escalation built in throughout.
COURSE OVERVIEW
ABOUT THIS COURSE
WHAT THE COURSE COVERS
Searching people and rooms can be a proactive, preventative strategy, part of terms of access, or a response to intelligence. It is often fraught with conflict, so your team needs to search effectively and also communicate well and de-escalate throughout. Our comprehensive one day course covers both.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
• Identify challenging behaviour
• Use a tried and tested communication model
• Use non-physical de-escalation strategies
• Carry out safe and effective person searches
• Carry out safe and effective room searches
• Understand the law and legislation relating to searching
• Record and handle unauthorised articles
• Complete incident reporting and provide post-incident care
WHO USES THIS COURSE
Suited to teams who need to search people or rooms safely, including:
• Secure units and secure transport
• Schools, colleges and specialist education
• Care providers and healthcare settings
• Security operatives and enforcement officers
• Any organisation with a requirement to search people or rooms
COURSE DETAILS
Everything you need to know before you book. Most of our work is bespoke, so timings and content can be adapted to your setting.
• Duration: 1 day (usually 09:30 to 16:30, adaptable to suit you)
• Number of attendees: up to 12 (extra delegates can be added)
• Course type: in person
• Certification: certificate in Personal Safety Partnership's Safe Searching and De-escalation Course
How we work with you
01
Understand your risks
we start with your setting, incidents and policies
02
Tailor the training
courses shaped around your people and environment
03
Support after the course
refreshers, scenario practice and post-incident guidance