Our training workshops are free of charge.

On any given shift, law enforcement may encounter persons exhibiting confused behavior, an inability to communicate, or a variety of behaviors inappropriate to time and place. There may be many causes of such behavior - some illegal and some medical. In some cases, these behaviors are the result of seizures. This is a disabling condition that requires a response that recognizes the involuntary nature of the episode.

We offer a training titled It Could be Epilepsy: A Field Guide for Law Enforcement. This hour-long training consists of a discussion with handouts and will:

• Support the officer's priority in maintaining his or her own safety and protect rights of the person having a seizure.
• Help the officer to understand the possibility that epilepsy may be the cause of unusual behavior.
• Increase the officer's ability to respond to situations, determine proper course of action and assess need for medical care.
• Increase officer's awareness and understanding of the nature, causes and effects of seizure disorder.
• Delineate and clarify the officer's role when handling calls concerning seizures.
• Provide the officer with easy reference information and tools necessary to react appropriately in the field of seizure management.
• Heighten officer awareness and sensitivity to people with disabilities.
• Improve awareness of the importance of maintaining access to seizure medications.

Call us to schedule a training: (423) 634-1772.

This program is funded by the Weldon F. Osborne Foundation.