Situational Awareness (Lunch & Afternoon Sessions)
To Register: Situational Awareness (Lunch & Afternoon Sessions)
Tuesday, November 4th | 1:00 PM - 4:45 PM
*The afternoon session will not be available virtually.*
Program Summary
This engaging and practical session equips participants with the ability to recognize and overcome barriers to situational awareness, avoid complacency, and improve dynamic decision-making skills. Participants will gain insights into how human error occurs, how to prevent training to fail, and how to incorporate situational awareness into everyday work practices and training programs. Through real-world examples and actionable strategies, attendees will learn to enhance their ability to perceive, understand, and predict events in high-stakes environments.
Takeaways
- Avoiding Complacency: Understand what complacency is, how it develops, and strategies to stay engaged and vigilant in your role.
- Preventing 'Training to Fail': Recognize how ineffective training can lead to poor real-world performance and implement strategies to improve training outcomes.
- Incorporating Situational Awareness into Training: Learn tips and methods to embed situational awareness principles into organizational training programs.
- Understanding Human Error: Recognize how slips in judgment, lapses in memory, and flawed decision-making occur, and understand that human error can happen to anyone, even the most experienced and well-trained professionals.
- Overcoming Situational Awareness Barriers: Understand the recurring three-step SA development process-Perception (gathering intel), Understanding (sense-making), and Prediction (visioning)-and how barriers can impact decision-making.
- Mastering Dynamic Decision Making: Learn the principles of making high-stress decisions that are high-risk, high-consequence, and time-compressed, where you often have only one chance to get it right.
About the Speaker
Drew Moldenhauer is the driving force behind Blue Ethos Specialized Training, where he serves as Owner and Master Instructor. His mission is to equip individuals and organizations with essential skills in active threat response, de-escalation, and situational awareness. As a sought-after international speaker, Drew captivates audiences with practical, real-world insights gained from his extensive law enforcement career and academic expertise.
With over 18 years of distinguished service in law enforcement, Drew has excelled in critical roles, including Active Shooter Instructor, Use of Force Instructor, and Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Instructor. Currently, he serves as a licensed officer with the City of Osseo Police Department, ensuring that officers are fully prepared to handle high-stakes situations, mental health crises, and complex ethical challenges.
Drew's commitment to academic excellence is reflected in his Master’s Degree in Public Safety Executive Leadership from St. Cloud State University. He has shared his expertise as an Adjunct Professor at prominent institutions such as Hamline University and Concordia University St. Paul, in addition to a full-time teaching role at Metropolitan State University. His teaching spans a wide range, from foundational law enforcement principles to advanced tactical strategies.
An accomplished author, Drew co-wrote How Smart Police Officers Use Situational Awareness to Improve Safety alongside Dr. Richard Gasaway. His contributions to platforms like Police1 and Officer.com continue to shape the future of public safety. With a unique blend of field experience, academic insight, and leadership, Drew is a pivotal figure in safety training and education.
Menu
Yankee Pot Roast - mashed potatoes gravy, corn o'brien
Re-certification Credits
- This presentation is pending approval for SHRM and HRCI credits.
Event Cost
- Member Rate: $70 (lunch session is included)
- Non-Member Rate: $90 (lunch session is included)
Please submit payment one week prior to the meeting.
Registration will close 10 days prior to the event.
