De-Escalation Training Center

08/04/2026

🚨Calling all Texas based Crime Analysts! The Center for Intelligence and Crime Analysis (CICA) is now accepting applications for our Fall 2026 Crime Analysis Certificate program! The application includes registration for all four courses.

Registrants must be able to attend all four courses and be employed with a law enforcement or public safety agency.

1. Foundations of Crime Analysis — September 8–11, 2026
2. Databases and Analysis — September 29–October 2, 2026
3. Social Network Analysis — November 3–6, 2026
4. Crime and Problem Mapping — December 7–10, 2026

Apply: https://www.lemitonline.org/calendar/index.php?mode=view&item=682
Questions? Email [email protected].

*Application will close 8/10*

07/04/2026

We're wishing everyone a happy and safe Fourth of July!

06/09/2026

This week, we have de-escalation trainings in Missouri City and Houston, TX, led by Premier Police Training, LLC and GET SAFE. We're thankful for their continued partnership in delivering this valuable course. Check back on our course calendar at lemitonline.org/dtc to see when new classes are added!

The Bill Blackwood Law Enforcement Management Institute of Texas (LEMIT) helps develop the administrative, analytical, and executive skills of current and future law enforcement officials at no cost to either the participant or his/her agency. It is the largest and most sophisticated statewide prepa...

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and dedication inspire us all.

To all who serve and have served, thank you. Your sacrifices will never be forgotten.

05/15/2026

During National Police Week, please join us as we honor Peace Officers in our area, and around the world, who have given their lives or been disabled in the line of duty.

05/13/2026

Check out the details below for a training provided by St. Petersburg College in partnership with the COPS National De-Escalation Training Network! The course is free of cost and open for registration:

04/27/2026

Spaces are still available in our Queen Creek, AZ de-escalation training! Register today at lemitonline.org/dtc

04/15/2026

This week is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week! We thank all dispatchers for your commitment and dedication to public safety and ensuring no call for help goes unanswered.

04/14/2026

03/31/2026

This week we've got two trainings in Utah and next week we'll be in Louisiana! Spaces are still available for the upcoming classes in Nebraska and Arizona as well. Check out available course dates at lemitonline.org/dtc