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Using the S.A.F.E.R. concepts

The Verbal Judo program trains officers to utilize the S.A.F.E.R. concepts, which explain the five reasons that words alone fail and action is needed. Here, Gary Klugiewicz introduces you to “Security, Attack, Flight, Excessive Repetition and Revised Priorities,” concepts that can keep you both physically and legally safer. This knowledge is crucial for justifying an officer’s use of force.

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Gary has been involved for over fifteen years in the development of both training & duty trauma protective equipment. He is currently employed by Police1.com as a Use-of-Force subject matter expert, researcher, program developer, and training specialist where he continues to provide tactical communication skills and defensive tactics training. His collaboration with the Force Science Research Center, Team One Network, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Verbal Judo Institute, and Purposeful Development Associates allows him to bring the most current tactical and instructional insights into his training programs. He is the lead instructor for Verbal Judo’s Tactical Communication for the Correctional Professional training program.