016 - Mastering the Basics: Why Slowing Down is Essential for Training - with Todd Fletcher

De-Escalation Conversations

On this episode of De-Escalation Conversations, Todd Fletcher talks about the importance of teaching behavior in demos rather than allowing shooting.
Instructors must show all the little things they do to achieve a certain speed or goal and slow down demos so that students can see the pace at which the drill needs to be done.
Firearms instructors are seen as de facto leaders, and their behavior is mimicked by new officers, so strong leadership must be at the base of the pyramid to negate poor leadership at the top.
Additionally, Todd shares personal struggles with preparing for a presentation called Emerson Hour and how he felt relaxed and comfortable in the company of his colleagues.
Lastly, he discusses the importance of moving away from traditional evaluators and drill instructor mode to coaching and teaching to improve hit rates in US and Canadian law enforcement gunfights.
- Firearms instructors are leaders and set the culture of learning for their department.
- Strong leadership at the base of the pyramid can negate poor leadership at the top.
- Instructors aim to have a positive effect on those they train, which has a domino effect on communities.
- It's important for instructors to practice their craft, strive for continuous improvement, and not let their ego get in the way.
- Empathy is important for instructors to relate and have patience with struggling students.
- The Live Fire class focuses on coaching and teaching to improve hit rates in US and Canadian law enforcement gunfights.

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[00:01:50] Mentors in school and career shaped path.
[00:07:42] Focused on training better firearms instructors.
[00:12:11] Firearms instructors shape agency culture through leadership.
[00:16:51] Believe and check ego for excellence.
[00:22:08] Instructor empathy and skill improvement important.
[00:28:26] Stressed presenter reflects on email request process.
[00:31:25] Authority in law enforcement, background check advice.
[00:35:45] Firearms class, individual questions, Emerson Hour presenters.
[00:42:23] Expressing gratitude to listeners and trainer, Todd.

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