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Episode Synopsis
This week, we’re flipping the script on high-stress calls and adrenaline-fueled responses. Join us as we sit down with David Vilsaying, nationally recognized de-escalation instructor and voice of calm in chaos.
From the streets to the classroom, David shares real-world strategies that save lives—and careers. Whether you're a rookie responder or a seasoned supervisor, this episode will sharpen your tools, not just your tactics.
Why escalation isn’t inevitable How communication can be your most powerful weapon And why de-escalation is more than a buzzword—it’s a survival skill.
Hit follow and be the calm before the storm. Only on The First Responder Playbook.
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LinkedIn: Brent Colbert M.A.
Follow David at dxitrainingsolutions.com or DXI Training on Facebook!
Chapters
(00:00:00) - Will You Stop Fighting?(00:00:59) - Meet Sergeant David Velising(00:02:04) - One MP in Law Enforcement's Long Career(00:03:06) - Former Law Enforcement Officer on His Favorite Job(00:05:23) - What's a Supervisor's Job?(00:06:26) - Retiring at 65(00:08:12) - The First Responders at Aelita Training Center(00:12:29) - It Doesn't Matter How Many People Attend Your Class--(00:15:19) - De-escalation Tactics, Internal Self-Awareness(00:18:17) - De-Escalation Training(00:22:25) - Deescalation Training at the Cherokee Casino(00:27:34) - Regional Training Centers for Police: What is the Central Region and(00:31:00) - How big was Hays Police Department?(00:34:59) - What do you teach to officers besides deescalation?(00:38:39) - There's Life After Law Enforcement: Part 3(00:39:53) - Retired Law Enforcement Officer starts his own business
From the streets to the classroom, David shares real-world strategies that save lives—and careers. Whether you're a rookie responder or a seasoned supervisor, this episode will sharpen your tools, not just your tactics.
Why escalation isn’t inevitable How communication can be your most powerful weapon And why de-escalation is more than a buzzword—it’s a survival skill.
Hit follow and be the calm before the storm. Only on The First Responder Playbook.
Follow us on:
Instagram: @TheFirstResponderPlaybook
YouTube: @TheFirstResponderPlaybook
TikTok: @TheFirstResponderPlaybk
Facebook: @TheFirstResponderPlaybook
LinkedIn: Brent Colbert M.A.
Follow David at dxitrainingsolutions.com or DXI Training on Facebook!
Chapters
(00:00:00) - Will You Stop Fighting?(00:00:59) - Meet Sergeant David Velising(00:02:04) - One MP in Law Enforcement's Long Career(00:03:06) - Former Law Enforcement Officer on His Favorite Job(00:05:23) - What's a Supervisor's Job?(00:06:26) - Retiring at 65(00:08:12) - The First Responders at Aelita Training Center(00:12:29) - It Doesn't Matter How Many People Attend Your Class--(00:15:19) - De-escalation Tactics, Internal Self-Awareness(00:18:17) - De-Escalation Training(00:22:25) - Deescalation Training at the Cherokee Casino(00:27:34) - Regional Training Centers for Police: What is the Central Region and(00:31:00) - How big was Hays Police Department?(00:34:59) - What do you teach to officers besides deescalation?(00:38:39) - There's Life After Law Enforcement: Part 3(00:39:53) - Retired Law Enforcement Officer starts his own business
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