Training Opportunities
At Public Safety, we want to be seen as a resource for the campus community, so we have developed training with ISU staff, faculty, and students in mind. Whether you want to learn more about how critical incidents are handled on campus, or want to give your team the tools they need to think critically when disaster strikes, we have a training for you! Most courses are also available in-person or virtually. The information below provides an overview of several of the training opportunities we offer. Use the link below to see the upcoming courses on the Pocatello campus, or if you don't see something that works for you, please email pubsafe@isu.edu
Life Safety Leadership Training provides a background into how ISU handles emergency situations, including critical communication strategies. Participants get an opportunity to freshen up their skills by learning about what steps they can take to keep themselves and their teams safe during emergency situations where they may be asked to shelter-in-place or evacuate. This training will include a "choose your own adventure" case study discussion where participants will have the opportunity to learn about past incidents on the ISU campus and hear how decisions were made, lessons that were learned, and what implications came from the event. Life Safety Leadership Training is a preparedness tool designed to help both the individual and teams navigate emergency situations.
Duration: 2.0 hours
Location: In-person or virtually, details dependent
Participants: 5 - 20
Idaho State University Department of Public Safety is often requested to present or provide direction when it comes to an Active Shooter Event or other Targeted Hostility. Through this training, you will learn what it means to "Run - Hide - Fight" (Avoid - Deny - Defend). You will be provided with guidance and proven strategies for surviving and the tools to begin pre-planning for a worst-case scenario.
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Location: In-person or virtually, details dependent
Verbal De-escalation is a valuable skill to possess because it can help students, faculty, and staff identify, manage, and address conflict. Conflict can arise at any time and by anyone. This training is designed around real-world situations. We will help you learn how to manage a person in crisis, manage somebody causing a disturbance, and know how to act and react to a violent or potentially violent situation.
Duration: 20 minutes (introductory course), 60 - 90 minutes (full presentation)
Location: In person, details dependent
This is a basic course designed for anyone who is interested in learning about how Idaho State University manages critical incidents. Participants will learn about decision-making processes for critical incidents and campus closure, ISU's critical incident response capabilities, and campus emergency communications. Participants will also learn tips and tricks to help improve their personal safety and how to report suspicious behavior.
Duration: 1 hour
Location: In-person or virtually, details dependent
Incident Management training provides an overview of the roles, responsibilities, and processes associated with managing campus emergencies. It includes suggested systems, tools, and best practices useful in managing an incident response. Participants will learn through training and exercise how different groups on campus interface during critical incident response to resolve problems collaboratively and efficiently. This course is designed for all individuals who are often the first on the scene for critical incidents on campus or in their facility, the incident leadership team members and their backups, and senior leadership.
Duration: 2 - 2.5 hours
Location: In-person, details dependent
Participants: 10-20
Other topics we are able to teach include, but are not limited to:
- Residential security
- Vehicle safety
- Alcohol and drug awareness
- Personal safety
- Sexual assault awareness and prevention
- Relationship violence awareness and prevention
If what you're looking for isn't listed, fill out the form and we will try to meet your specific needs.
This form must be filled out to submit your request for training.
PUBLIC SAFETY pubsafe@isu.edu (208) 282-2515 625 E Humbolt St Pocatello, ID, 83209
