- Forensics & Investigative
- Communication
- Leadership
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Specialized Training
- Overview
- ALERRT Level 1
- Applied Verbal De-escalation Tactics
- Applied Verbal De-escalation Tactics: Train-the-Trainer
- Basic School Resource Officer
- Basic Spanish for Law Enforcement
- Effective Policing: Autism Response
- Effective Policing: Foundations of Trust
- Field Training Officer
- Field Training Officer Coordinator
- Instructor Development
- Non-Confrontational Investigative Interviewing
- About
Effective Policing: Autism Response
Course Details
This immersive training equips patrol officers and leadership with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively respond to individuals on the autism spectrum.
By blending practical scenarios, expert insights and collaborative discussion, this event will strengthen your department’s ability to recognize, communicate with, and safely de-escalate encounters involving autistic community members.
Tyler White from the Netflix hit "Love on the Spectrum" is a guest speaker for this event.
POST Credit Hours: 14
Cost: This course is funded by the OCJP Violent Crime Intervention Fund and is available for a limited time at no cost to Tennessee law enforcement agencies.
Location:
Knoxville Convention Center
701 Henley St.
Knoxville, TN 37902
Date: Oct. 13-14, 2026
