Local businesses are being offered training by the RCMP Community Policing Unit.

The one-hour de-escalation training will offer tips on how to assess a situation and find a safe solution when encountering someone with a mental health crisis, or if an individual is causing a disruption, is under the influence, or refuses to leave.

The de-escalation training focuses on how to verbally diffuse a challenging situation by avoiding power struggles and communicating clearly.

Training will be offered on the following dates:

• March 13, 2024
• March 20, 2024
• April 10, 2024
• April 17, 2024
• May 15, 2024

To register for a session, please email CPPC-Codiac@rcmp-grc.gc.ca .