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OUR PREMIER SERVICE - UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING
WHY ATTEND UNCONSICOUS BIAS TRAINING?
The issue of bias is one of universal concern for law enforcement executives, business leaders, and our communities. The unconscious bias training demonstrates to attendees how bias can affect our unconscious mind and decision-making process. Participants in the training will increase their understanding of unconscious bias and learn tactics they can use to reduce personal and organizational bias. The training is delivered in a way that participants are able to leave with some tangible takeaways and some practical tools to begin living a bias free life.
TRAINING OBJECTIVES
- Increase your understanding of unconscious bias.
- Learn how our unconscious mind makes decisions to use force or not based on our background and experiences (law enforcement participants).
- Learn how to recognize and reduce bias within your decision-making process.
- Learn how to utilize community policing strategies to reduce bias within your respective agencies.
ACCREDIDATION
Our unconsicous bias training curriculum meets the requirements under Minnesota State Statutes that require all licensed Peace Officers to receive training on recognizing and valuing community diversity and cultural differences to include Implicit Bias Training.
UNCONSCIOUS BIAS TRAINING - Little History
Roots of the Training
Roots of the Training
Roots of the Training
Booker Hodges began developing the unconscious bias training program in 2014 while he was conducting research for his dissertation. Booker taught cultural diversity courses for almost a decade prior, but over time he realized those courses were doing nothing more than reinforcing stereotypes. Booker developed the unconscious bias training
Booker Hodges began developing the unconscious bias training program in 2014 while he was conducting research for his dissertation. Booker taught cultural diversity courses for almost a decade prior, but over time he realized those courses were doing nothing more than reinforcing stereotypes. Booker developed the unconscious bias training to help people see each other as individuals as opposed to viewing people in relation to their outward appearance.
Training Nationwide
Roots of the Training
Roots of the Training
- International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP)
- National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE)
- National Latino Police Officers Association (NLPOA)
- National Black Police Officer Association (NBPA)
ABOUT your trainer, BOOKER HODGES
Unconscious Bias Instructor Booker Hodges is a law enforcement professional who has worked as a school resource officer, patrol deputy, narcotics detective, SWAT operator, patrol overnight watch commander, Inspector, Undersheriff of Administration, Acting Chief Deputy, and Chief of Police. He also served as Assistant Commissioner of Law Enforcement for the Minnesota Department of Public Safety where he was responsible for overseeing 1500 employees encompassing the Minnesota State Patrol, Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, and Minnesota Alcohol, and Gambling Enforcement. Booker spent time at the Dakota County Sheriff’s, Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office’s, and the Prior Lake Police Department. Booker is currently the Chief of Police for the city of Bloomington
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Booker Hodges is widely regarded as an expert on police and neighborhood relations. He is currently a member of the Police1.com Editorial Advisory Board and is a regular contributor to the online publication.