Calm Under Pressure: De-escalation Techniques for SSO/SSG

Name: Calm Under Pressure: De-escalation Techniques for SSO/SSG
Start: 2025-05-22T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2025-05-22T21:00:00-05:00
Location: MAGEN Chicago's Training Office

Thu, May 22

MAGEN Chicago's Training Office

Items to be covered: Recognition of pre-escalation behavioral indicators Verbal techniques to reduce tension and establish rapport Body language and positioning strategies for safety Creating distance and establishing boundaries When and how to safely disengage

Calm Under Pressure: De-escalation Techniques for SSO/SSG

Time & Location

May 22, 2025, 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

MAGEN Chicago's Training Office, 8707 Skokie Blvd, Skokie, IL 60077

Guests

About the Event

Pizza at 6:30, Seminar 6:50PM

Presenter: Scott Sophier, Community Relations Commander Evanston Police Department

Commander Scott Sophier is a seasoned law enforcement professional with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as the Community Relations Commander with the Evanston Police Department. His expertise spans strategic planning, policing operations, safety management, and building community partnerships. Previously, he led the Major Crash Assistance Team as Task Force Commander for five years, directing a multi-jurisdictional team responding to serious traffic collisions. Commander Sophier governs a team focused on community partnerships and collaborates with leadership to support community safety and well-being. Colleagues describe him as progressive, driven, analytical, and strategic—a policing expert dedicated to delivering positive results for diverse communities.