The Fight After the Fight
May 7 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
It is a difficult time for the American police officer. A violent and aggressive emotional war is killing our officers in astounding numbers. Police survival has never been a more vital subject of training than it is today. Thus, training is increasing and evolving to better equip officers with the tools necessary for physical survival of deadly encounters/critical incidents, but is this enough? Officers are trained to win the fight in the arena of street survival, but they are not taught how to win the fight that comes AFTER that fight, which is often the most difficult part. We are failing here, and law enforcement suicide statistics are screaming this! Two of some of the most dangerous issues threatening our police officer’s safety is post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI) and the lack of knowledge on how to protect themselves from this injury. While this is a commonly known threat to the ranks of our law enforcement, it is still not a major area of focus for training.
The purpose of this presentation is to illustrate the importance of a survival mindset BEFORE, DURING and AFTER a critical incident. An officer may possess all the vital tactical training needed to survive a deadly attack; however, if they do not possess a well-trained survival mindset, chances of survival decrease significantly, both professionally and personally.
Officers will hear a powerful, gut wrenching, story that will challenge them to take an honest, hard look at their own mental toughness and will to survive. It will challenge them to ponder the tough question of “Am I truly prepared?” and provide them with the opportunity for survival against one of the most dangerous opponents they could ever face……. THEMSELVES.
The participants of this lecture will learn the importance of developing mental preparedness prior to a critical incident and ways to achieve this vital state of readiness /resilience. They will identify signs of post-traumatic stress, its effect on the brain, their physical/emotional wellness, and that of their family members and co-workers. Additionally, attendees develop strategies in obtaining/maintaining post-traumatic growth. They will discuss various methods of stress management and will be provided with the vital tools and resources needed to win in “the fight after the fight”, which is often the most difficult part of a critical incident.
Instructor: Ann M. Carrizales was born in San Clemente, California. In 1991, she enlisted in the United States Marine Corps where she was named an Honor Graduate and Meritoriously Promoted upon graduating boot camp in Parris Island, SC. After completing military law enforcement training, she began her Military Police career. While on active military duty, Officer Carrizales made Marine Corps history when she became the first woman to represent the Marine Corps in the sport of amateur boxing and was ultimately inducted into the All-Marine Boxing Hall of Fame.
In August of 2010, Officer Carrizales began employment with the Stafford (TX) Police Department. She played a vital role within her department serving as a Field Training Officer, R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Instructor and Police Instructor. Officer Carrizales also served on the East Fort Bend County Regional SWAT Team as a Crisis Negotiator. She was voted Officer of The Year two years in a row, an unprecedented achievement within the department.
On October 26, 2013, Officer Carrizales initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by three members of a violent gang known as MS-13. While speaking with the driver, a suspect opened fire, shooting her in the face and chest prior to fleeing. Carrizales immediately returned fire and while bleeding and in severe pain, got back into her patrol vehicle and began pursuit of the suspects. With the help of various police agencies and Houston Crime Stoppers, all three suspects were captured. (Dash cam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bD7TGNjJA2I )
Date & Time: Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 8:30am-4:30pm
Location: Mott Community College- Southern Lakes Branch Center- Room 1009, 2100 West Thompson Road, Fenton, MI 48430
Cost: LEORTC Licensed Members – Pre-paid
LEORTC Members (non-licensed) – $125
All Others – $250
“This training has been registered with MCOLES for the use of PA 302 Law Enforcement Distribution funds.”