Northwest Crisis Training offers more than classroom instruction. With over 20 years of experience, Patrick works directly with organizations to assess their safety environment, review use of force incidents, and build the policies and procedures that protect both employees and the people they serve.
Violence Prevention Policies and Procedures
Washington State and many industries require organizations to have a written violence prevention plan in place. Beyond compliance, a well-written policy gives employees a clear framework for recognizing risk, reporting incidents, and accessing support after a critical event.
Patrick can assist with:
- Reviewing existing policies and identifying gaps
- Developing new violence prevention policies tailored to your organization
- Outlining incident reporting and documentation procedures
- Establishing post-incident debriefing protocols and employee resources
Violence Prevention Walk-Through
A walk-through is one of the most practical steps an organization can take. Patrick will visit your facility and assess your environment through a safety lens, identifying concerns and offering actionable recommendations.
Areas covered typically include:
- Access policies for staff and clients
- Physical layout of office or workspace and how it affects safety
- Strategies for engaging volatile individuals in your specific environment
- Boundary setting and how to reinforce it organizationally
This service is available to any organization, regardless of size or industry. Past clients have included social service agencies, healthcare facilities, libraries, and private businesses.
Use of Force Review and Analysis
In 2024, Patrick earned his Use of Force Instructor/Analyst Certification from the Legal and Liability Risk Management Institute (LLRMI). Combined with over a decade of force options training and nearly two decades in the field, he brings a grounded, practical perspective to use of force review.
Services include:
- Review of use of force incidents and documentation
- Policy and training recommendations based on current case law and best practices
- Guidance on how to articulate actions and observations in reports
- Expert testimony in civil and administrative proceedings
Whether your organization needs a second set of eyes on an incident or ongoing support developing a use of force framework, Patrick can help.
Additional Consultation Areas
Patrick has also assisted organizations with employee conduct policies, internal investigations, and labor relations matters, drawing on his experience as a union shop steward and president of a local Fraternal Order of Police lodge.