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New York Times Article Quotes Gary Klugiewicz Of Vistelar About The Company’s De-Escalation Training For Police Milwaukee, Wis. – June 27, 2015 — Gary Klugiewicz, a Director of Training at Vistelar, was quoted in a New York Times article today: Long Taught to Use Force, Police Warily Learn to De-escalate — http://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/28/us/long-taught-to-use-force-police-warily-learn-to-de-escalate.html Here is the quote:…Continue Reading »

Conflict Management and On Camera Training Draws Milwaukee Police Officers Milwaukee, Wis. – June 8, 2015 — Dozens of police officers, public safety personnel and security officers took part June 8th in a two-hour conflict management and on camera training led by Milwaukee-based training firm, Vistelar. With the growing use of officers wearing body cameras…Continue Reading »

Milwaukee, Wis. – June 4, 2015 —Teaching police officers and public safety officials how to look good on camera while practicing the tenets of Verbal Defense and Influence caught the attention of Milwaukee Journal Sentinel columnist Jim Stingl. Ex-deputy teaches cops to show best side when cameras roll Here are a few of Gary’s quotes…Continue Reading »

Monday, June 1, 2015 MILWAUKEE – Police/Community relations are markedly improved when both sides learn how to treat each other with dignity by showing respect. This is at the heart of training currently taking place through the Mayfield Village Police Department. The course nationally is known as “Verbal Defense and Influence.” The Mayfield Village Police…Continue Reading »

Monday, June 1, 2015   MILWAUKEE – Police/Community relations are markedly improved when both sides learn how to treat each other with dignity by showing respect. This is at the heart of training coming to the Hyattsville Police Department July 6th – 9th, and open to all contact professionals, called “Verbal Defense and Influence.” Vistelar,…Continue Reading »